Gov Nwifuru to purchase aircrafts for Ebonyi airport
The Bonyi State Government has announced ambitions to improve the capabilities of Chuba Okadigbo International Airport by acquiring commercial aircraft.The statement was made by Leo Ekene Oketa, the Governor's Special Assistant for New Media, using his official X (previously Twitter) account. According to Oketa, Governor Francis Nwifuru and the Executive Council have authorized the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Elechi Elechi Nnannia, to begin negotiations with potential aircraft suppliers.
This endeavor is consistent with the state's overall goal of developing its own airline, drawing inspiration from the success of Akwa Ibom State's Ibom Air.
Oketa made the following statement: "In a move to maximize the growth and operations of the state-of-the-art Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Governor @FrancisNwifuru, and the Executive Council have approved for Commissioner Elechi Elechi Nnannia to engage with contractors regarding the procurement of commercial airplanes for Ebonyi State."
Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Obichukwu, Ebonyi State Commissioner for Aviation, also announced the completion of the marking process for the newly asphalted runway at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport. Minor permissions from appropriate agencies and extra work remain, but these are expected to be completed soon.
Earlier this year, Dr. Obichukwu disclosed the state's ambitious intentions to establish a state-owned airline, with the initial target of acquiring four aircraft. The state is also seeking additional funding to secure three more planes. The airport's ongoing infrastructure expenditures, including the renovation of its 3.5-kilometer runway, are part of a larger goal to improve operating efficiency and boost capacity for both passenger and cargo aircraft.
The completion of runway rehabilitation and the upcoming procurement of aircraft are key stages in Ebonyi State's ambitions to build a strong and efficient state-operated airline.
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