The Federal Government has announced the completion of repair works on the runway of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, with operations set to resume on Monday, April 28, 2025.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the disclosure on Sunday, stating that the repairs were completed ahead of the initially scheduled reopening date of May 6.
“Dear compatriots, we worked extra hard to meet the deadline we gave on the repair of the runway of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and finished way ahead of the scheduled date. It will now be open for use as from tomorrow (the 28th of April, 2025),” Keyamo wrote on his X handle.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had previously announced the temporary closure of the airport on April 19 to carry out essential maintenance on the runway.
According to FAAN, a sudden and significant rupture had appeared on the asphalt surface at a critical section, prompting the need for emergency repairs initially slated between April 22 and May 6, 2025.
“In compliance with Nigerian civil aviation regulations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has, therefore, closed the runway during this period.
“As part of FAAN’s commitment to passenger safety and the modernisation of airport facilities, the runway will not be open for landings or takeoffs during the rehabilitation period.”
What you should know
The reopening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport’s runway ahead of schedule underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring passenger safety and improving aviation infrastructure in Nigeria.
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