Akwa Ibom Governor Releases ₦1.19 Billion for Airport Overhaul

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved and released ₦1.194 billion for the comprehensive overhaul of key facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. The governor has given the airport management an eight-week deadline to fully implement the project, warning that failure to meet the target will attract sanctions.



The funds will be used to replace navigational aids, upgrade airfield lighting, pay electricity bills, and settle service charges owed to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). These improvements are expected to significantly enhance the airport's operational capacity, particularly by enabling safe aircraft take-off and landing during night hours.

Governor Eno has directed the airport management and contractors to adhere strictly to the timeline and ensure quality execution in line with international standards. He expressed optimism that several other ongoing projects within the airport ecosystem would soon be completed and ready for public use.

Some of the ongoing projects at the airport include:

- New terminal building

- Access road and car park

- VIP shade cover

- Aircraft apron and taxiway

- Advanced security and surveillance systems

- Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility

- Aviation Village

The Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emem Bob, led an inspection tour of all ongoing airport projects to reinforce the governor's directive. He was accompanied by the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, and the Managing Director of the Victor Attah International Airport, Mr. Uwem Ekanem.

Governor Umo Eno's decisive action underscores his unwavering commitment to world-class infrastructure and marks a strategic step toward transforming Akwa Ibom into a premier destination for business, leisure, and air travel in West Africa.


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