Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has expressed satisfaction over the level of work done so far on the run way of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
Speaking to news men, the minister of aviation who was with the Enugu State Deputy Governor, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo at the airport assured that the airport will be reopened before Easter as promised by the Federal Government.
On her part, Mrs. Ezeilo stressed that the airport is of great importance to the people of the South East zone and beyond.
Speaking, the chairman, house committee on aviation, Federal house of representatives, Hon. Nnoli Nnaji said that the National Assembly has fulfilled its part in the execution of the project stating that only the oversight functions to ensure that the airport renovation is completed to standard is remaining.
Other officials that joined the inspection are; the Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Yadudu, the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Greg Nnaji and the delegation from the South East Governors Forum’ Enugu Airport/Palliative Works Committee, among others.
