Enugu Air and airport concession seen as drivers for economic growth
Enugu State Government has highlighted the launch of Enugu Air and the concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport as central to its plan to expand the state's economy. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government, explained these initiatives aim to boost tourism, attract investment, and support agricultural exports. The administration of Governor Peter Mbah is focusing on making Enugu a major economic hub in the South-East. The government is also working with private sector partners to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of these projects.
TLDR
- Chidiebere Onyia said Enugu Air and the airport concession are key to growing the state’s GDP from $4.4bn to $30bn by 2031.
- The initiatives are expected to boost tourism, attract investments, and support agricultural exports.
- The government has projected three to five million visitors to Enugu, aiming to make the state less dependent on third-party airlines.
- President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government have been commended for supporting the airport concession process.
- In January, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, signed a concession agreement with Aero Alliance after the Federal Executive Council approved the proposal in July 2025.
