The Federal Government is collaborating with the government of Borno State on the upgrading 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 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, the Borno State Capital 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.
“During the meeting, Governor Zulum expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Keyamo, whose commitment and visionary leadership have contributed significantly to advancements within the aviation sector since his appointment. The Governor reaffirmed the Borno State Government’s commitment to collaborating fully with the Federal Government to ensure the successful launch of operations on the planned date.
“The aviation Minister, in addressing the assembled stakeholders, emphasized the importance of this project as a symbol of growth and resilience for the region, noting that the General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport is poised to be the first fully operational international airport in the North East Zone. With its world-class runway and state-of-the-art facilities, the airport will also serve as a regional cargo hub, offering critical support to the economy of the North East and beyond.”
