The #EndSARS protests have crossed a two-week threshold. The Enugu airport was shut down by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on the 24th of August 2019 for the reconstruction of its dilapidated runway. Ugwuanyi who appreciated the unparalleled commitment of President Buhari to the infrastructural upgrade of the airport, disclosed that the Enugu State government in its determination to provide the enabling environment and needed support to ensure the quick completion of rehabilitation works undertook and provided the required support. The Federal Government, in a surprise move, decided to win the confidence of the Igbo nation by involving the South East Governors, Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo and a foremost Igbo interest group, Nzuko Umunna, in actualising the project. Suleiman Idris August 31, 2020 6:55 am 0 (NAN) The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the successful reconstruction and re-opening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu. ; The renovation of the airport terminals at Benin and Kano will be ready this month, while those at Enugu, Jos, Kaduna and Port Harcourt should be delivered in April 2013. How on earth can anyone demolish a government property and expect to get away with it? Mr. Technical Feedback: whatsapp 08023469027 When you restore shipping to the Eastern Ports and grant the Enugu Airport full international status with the relevant facilities, you open up the Eastern flank of the Nigerian economy. Will institutional investment find a more favourable environment? “The light will be done side by side with the contractor doing the runway. They particularly pleaded with The Presidency, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Aviation to collaborate and provide sustainable sources of funding so as to guarantee that the project could be completed in two months working day and night. Below are photos of the N10bn renovation work of Enugu International Airport. #EndSARS: Gridlock persists as youths protest into night at Lekki toll gate. One of the reasons, the governors gave for deferring the commencement of work at the airport to October, was for the rains to stop and also to enable the federal government make palliatives on the roads that would become alternatives to Owerri and Asaba airports. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. 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READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. Poverty starts in the mind before it becomes physically manifest. Emmanuel Uzodinma The Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, was on Sunday opened for flight operations. Cashing in on the new normal: how can airports diversify revenue? Enugu State is in the hands of God! In their separate speeches, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, had in a meeting with South-East governors assured them that the Enugu airport would be reconstructed to meet the Abuja International Airport … The federal government on Sunday reopened the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for flight operations. Orji Kalu commends Buhari over Akanu Ibiam International Airport renovation. The Minister lauded Gov. Other dignitaries at the event include Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Imo State Governor, who was represented by his deputy, Prof. Placid Njoku, Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Hon. For the Igbo nation (perhaps Nigeria’s most travelled group) it was a huge blow, and the issue was hotly discussed across the social media platforms. He expressed appreciation to the Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for helping them to contain some of the challenges through the demolition of Orie Emene Markert and some Government facilities. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said the Akanu Ibiam International Airport runway in Enugu would be completed before Easter. The story of this development is peculiar. Ugwuanyi for the reopening of all-important airport, stressing that it will go a long way to enhance commercial activities in the zone, and safety of air travelers. We are watching, our scorecard is still open. Umahi, “Governor of Enugu State, we can’t thank you enough. Could Swissport’s ground handling crisis be a sign of things to come? The Enugu Airport was a beneficiary of that regime’s airport upgrades in 2012. DAILY POST recalls that the Airport was shut down August last year, for repair works and expansion … This is also as the committee refuted reports on land disputes posing challenge to … They also appreciated the President for the consistent progress of works at the Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha and other federal government projects in the zone, especially the completion of the Zik’s Mausoleum in Onitsha and 2.8 mega watt solar power plant at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo in Ebonyi State. The #EndSARS protests have crossed a two-week threshold. When the NRC is ready to restore the Eastern rail network, its needs will also be addressed. Some things are difficult to understand! Umahi stressed the need for South East Governors and leaders to make out time to tell Buhari that they were indeed grateful over what he is doing in the region. The minister of Aviation, Senator Had Sirika has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, would reopen on August 30, 2020. Governor (Ugwuanyi) we are very grateful to you, thank you very much”. World's Most Expensive Bottle Of Whisky Sells For $1.9 Million (Photo), The Inspiring Love Story of a Mad Couple Who are Married for 22 Years with 3 Children, Omg! The airport was closed after safety concerns were raised with the dilapidated condition of the runway. He also appreciated his fellow South East governors, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Sirika and other stakeholders, for their efforts and commitment to the actualization of the project. Minister for aviation, Alhaji Hardi Siriki had equally promised that the airport would be ready for use during Christmas. They asked the federal government to use the funding model used during the renovation of Abuja airport for Enugu, arguing that it would be the only way to save the airport from permanent closure. Earlier in his remarks, the governor of Ebonyi State and Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum, Dave Umahi expressed happiness over the reopening of the airport, saying the rehabilitation of the airport was a risk worth taking. (Aviation sector) to provide some immediate palliatives in form of transportation with armed escorts and helicopter services to prospective passengers from the alternative airports. “You don’t expect the construction company to go in there without making sure that this money will be available because it’s not a project for a one-month valuation. It is also about opportunities. Umahi also expressed gratitude to the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Sirika for displaying a special character worthy of emulation, in seeing that the project was realized. Chairman of Southeast Governors Forum Airport Rehabilitation/Palliative Works committee, Engr. They settled for the airport’s overall upgrades to a “tech-driven” facility able to handle full international operations. In his welcome address, Gov. The (yet to be completed) Dr. Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, AIIAE, is reopened for business. The airport was closed in August last year for maintenance work, reconstruction of the facilities and expansion of the runway. The Federal Government decided to go beyond merely rebuilding the runway. There was President Goodluck Jonathan who appointed Senator Stella Oduah and Osita Chidoka from Anambra State as Ministers of Aviation. Sen. Sirika expressed absolute gratitude to President Buhari “for giving approval of N10 billion to undertake rehabilitation of the runway and other works, which include taxi way, link way, emergency operation centre, car park, entrance gate, perimeter fencing, perimeter wall, terminal rehabilitation, instrument landing system to allow landing even in bad weather, among others”. The South East Governors Forum (SEGF) chairman equally appreciated Gov. The Presidency and the Ministry of Finance has to come together to find out how they will get money such as was done during the renovation of Abuja airport,” Okoye suggested.