Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Enugu State Government and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, have moved to partner in developing critical infrastructure at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
This was made known when Governor Peter Mbah received the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku and other top management staff of the agency in his office at the government house, Enugu.
During the visit the governor expressed readiness to change the look and feel of the Enugu International Airport.
Mbah commended his visitors for the willingness to have a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for a partnership engagement that promises to make Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu achieve the purpose for which it was established.
He said that his administration had projected to have over three million tourists come into the state yearly from 2025, noting that the state was expecting 100 flights flying to and from Enugu.
According to him, their visit was indicative of the cordial relationship that existed and continues to exist between the FAAN and the state government.
The governor expressed hope that the outcome of the committee’s discussions will be of mutual benefit to both parties.
He also expressed optimism that the committee will conclude its discussions in the next fortnight to enable the state and the FAAN speed up actions as captured in the MoU.
Speaking the MD/CEO of the FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, represented by the Director of Business Development, FAAN, Mrs Adebola Agunbiade, said the partnership would serve the airport needs of the South-East in a manner that will catalyse the business potentials of Ndi Igbo.
“Increase wealth creation within the zone, reduce the incidence of poverty, and enhance the GDP of the state within the geo-political zone,” she said would be aim of the partnership.
She commended the Enugu State Government’s decision to partner FAAN in providing critical infrastructure that will enhance the ability of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, provide seamless operations in cargo, domestic, and international passenger facilitations.
