The Nigerian authorities have announced that flight operations at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State will recommence on Monday, April 28, 2025. This announcement comes after a week-long closure for urgent runway repairs.
In a statement released on Saturday, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), verified the reopening.
The repairs began on April 22 and were necessitated by a sudden break in the asphalt surface at a vital section of the runway, leading to the airport’s temporary shutdown.
It was highlighted that the Nigerian government allocated a budget of N10 billion in 2019 for the extension and rehabilitation of the airport’s runway. The contract was awarded to PW Construction Company during the administration of the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika.
FAAN conveyed its appreciation for the patience and cooperation of all airport users and stakeholders throughout the closure.
