The Federal Government has designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, as the official alternative to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the announcement during the launch of Overland Airways’ commercial operations from the Minna airport.
Keyamo highlighted the airport’s modern infrastructure and capacity to handle large aircraft, calling its underutilization over the years “a puzzle.”
“This is an international-standard runway capable of accommodating aircraft like the Boeing 747 and 777. It meets all physical and operational requirements,” he said.
He directed relevant aviation authorities, including the NCAA and FAAN, to take note of the new designation, which is expected to ease pressure on Abuja’s airport and improve air traffic flow in northern Nigeria.
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