The federal government has designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna, Niger State, as the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this at the launch of Overland Airways’ commercial flight operations from the Minna airport.
Keyamo hailed the facility’s infrastructure and its potential to serve as a major aviation hub.
“The runway is an international runway; a 747 and a triple seven can use this runway. Why, over the years, this has been underutilised is still a puzzle,” he stated.
He pointed out that the airport meets international standards in both physical and operational aspects.
“Our eyes are on this airport. By the powers conferred on me, I declare Minna Airport as the alternative to Abuja Airport. NCAA, FAAN, take note,” Keyamo stated.
