Governor Umaru Bago’s intervention has restored Minna Airport’s runway to its rightful position as Nigeria’s longest and the best. Furthermore, the airport is gearing up for 2024 Hajj operations.
The airport is now operational, hosting chartered flights, including Boeing 747 landings. Additionally, it has been commissioned as the strategic surveillance base for the Nigerian Air Force. The Chief of Air Staff visited the airport and expressed satisfaction with the work done on the runway.
It should be recalled that after inspecting the Minna runway, Governor Umaru Bago was dissatisfied with the work done. He then instructed Dantata and Sawoe to take over the job and complete it within 48 hours, which they did. With the runway now completed, the NCAA has certified the airport for operations of all types of flights.
Furthermore, the Governor has instructed the completion of the airport terminal. Even though the project is owned by the federal government and was awarded for reconstruction in 2014, it has long been abandoned. State government has reached an agreement with FAAN to take over the project.
Once the terminal is completed, the airport will be used for the 2024 Hajj operations.
The days of flying our pilgrims from Abuja have certainly ended.
This is indeed a commendable achievement that deserves applause. #NewNiger
