President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted his approval for the upgrade of Maiduguri Airport to international status, thereby completing the establishment of international airports in all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Mr Sunday Dare, made this known on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD.
The upgrade of Maiduguri Airport is expected to stimulate economic growth and strengthen regional connections in the Northeast.
Following uts upgrade, Maiduguri Airport now becomes one of the international airports to enhance travel accessibility and foster trade and investment opportunities in the area.
In a related development, Mr Dare also confirmed the official takeoff of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja.
The specialized institution is set to advance aviation and aerospace education, positioning Nigeria as a key player in the sector within Africa.
The university is expected to provide world-class training in aviation management, aerospace engineering, and other related disciplines, contributing to the development of highly skilled professionals in the industry.
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