Anambra State Government seeks approval to open cargo airport
The Anambra State government is currently seeking approval from the federal government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to open its cargo airport for operations from the 21st of October 2021.
The State Governor, Willie Obiano, disclosed this at a news conference on Sunday, after a tour of the airport and the International Conference Centre in Umueri and Awka, the State capital.
The Governor also revealed that the airport was completed in 15 months and he was optimistic of regulatory approval to commence operations.
“The Anambra cargo airport has the longest runway in Africa, with the best fire fighting equipment and tallest control tower in Nigeria.
“The projects would put Anambra on the pedestal of economic prosperity,” he said.
It would be recalled that Governor Willie Obiano in May, this year, inaugurated the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport in Umueri community, Anambra East local government area of the State as the first set of flights landed at the airport.
The first 2 aircraft that landed on the facility were owned by Air Peace Airlines, which had its Chairman/Chief Executive, Allen Onyema, as the first passenger, while the third aircraft that landed at the new airport was a private jet owned by the Chairman of Nestoil, Ernest Obiejesi.
“We began the airport to expand the frontiers of excellence in Anambra State seven years ago.
“We announced that our mission was to make Anambra State the first choice in investment destination and a hub for economic and commercial activities.
“And we also said that our mission was to create a socialist table where indigenes and non-indigenes alike will have opportunities for wealth creation.
“This airport is the fulfilment of our vision and mission statement.
“It is difficult to create a new economic corridor without a functional international airport that will serve as a direct bridge between the State and the world,” said the Governor.
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