The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji has described as unfortunate the alleged destruction of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, (AIIA) perimeter fence by an indigine, Architect J J Emejulu. Nnaji noted in a statement that all over the world properties are relinquished by citizens for overriding public interest, adding that […]
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has rejected the instrument landing system (ILS), which was acquired for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport. THISDAY learnt that the minister rejected the equipment when he was informed by the officials in charge of installation that the ILS was not of good quality, insisting that it must be […]
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika said he would relocate to Enugu to directly supervise the rehabilitation of the Akanu Ibiam international Airport, which he said would be ready in April next year. Sirika during the Aviation Ministry’s budget defence on Tuesday told the House Committee on Aviation that the airport would be reopened […]
The Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that if the Enugu state government takes urgent action to enforce the directive given to address safety concerns at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the federal government may reconsider the downgrading of the airport. Sirika on Friday said the federal government had resolved to […]
• Enugu State Government takes steps to rectify anomalies The federal government has announced that it would downgrade the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for not meeting required safety standards for international operations. By this development, Ethiopia Airlines will stop operations to the airport. Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika disclosed this yesterday during the […]
