Akanu Ibiam International airport, located in the heart of Enugu state, is scheduled to be reopen in about six to eight weeks time.

This report was confirmed to UgamaTV during an inspection tour carried out
around the airport, in supervision of the ongoing refurbishment of its runway.

The tour was undertaken by the Deputy Minority leader of the House of Representative, Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu, the Chairman, House committee on Aviation, Rt. Hon. Nnoli Nnaji, Enugu State Commissioner for works Hon. Greg Nnaji, the Airport manager, Nneoma Cecilia Oguama, with the PW project manager, Mr. Maboob as the tour guide.

Recall, that the Aforementioned airport, has been non functional, due to the ongoing rehabilitation of its runway. However, during this inspection tour, Mr. Maboob said that the airport ought to have been opened in April, in readiness for the Easter festivities, but the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the government’s injunction to sit at home, brought the construction to a halt. Continuing, he said that with the lockdown being relaxed, work has begun again in the airport and hopefully, in about six to eight weeks time, the airport should be reopened and fit for use.

Mr. Maboob however sighted some challenges but assured the general public that regardless of the challenges the stipulated reopening date will be met.