FG, Borno, Partner On Airport Upgrade

The federal government is collaborating with the government of Borno State on the upgrade of the General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport to international status.

A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Tunde Moshood in Abuja said the minister, accompanied by Chief Executives from key aviation agencies, including the managing director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Umar, the DG of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo ably represented Engr. Balang and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Thursday, conducted a pivotal one-day working visit to Maiduguri to firm up plans.

The delegation which included other critical stakeholders like the Customs, DSS, Immigration, NDLEA, and others, was warmly received by the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum.

“The visit facilitated vital discussions on the forthcoming upgrade of the General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, a project aimed at enabling the airport to commence full international operations by January 1, 2025. This milestone upgrade is positioned to not only enhance connectivity for the North East Zone but also to strengthen Maiduguri’s role in international air travel and cargo transportation,” the statement said.