Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has reiterated that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu would be ready before the Easter celebration in April. 


Sirika who said he was satisfied with the level of work done on the project promised that he would soon begin a countdown on the reopening of the airport which was shut down in August last year. 


The Minister spoke when he inspected the airport with the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Capt. Rabiu Yadudu and officials of the Enugu State Government. 


According to the Minister, the Muhammadu Buhari- led government takes the completion of the Enugu Airport project seriously because of its strategic importance to the state and the entire South Eastern Region. 


The Enugu Deputy Governor, Cecilia Ezeilo who represented Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi noted that the closure of the airport is affecting the entire South East but expressed delight on the pace of work. 


The House Committee Chairman expressed optimism that the airport would be delivered before Easter as promised, saying this would make the Easter celebration enjoyable to every user of the airport including people from parts of Cross River State.

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