By Yadnom Awu (Asaba)
In a surprise move, the Federal Government has declared that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, Niger State, will be the alternative to the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, announced this today at the inaugural flight commencement of Overland Airways from Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna.
Keyamo said that the airport met the standard set,including a fence, runway, ambience, and location similar to its contemporaries worldwide.
He said, “The runway is an international runway; a 747 and a triple 7 can use this runway. Why, over the years, this has been underutilised is still a puzzle.
“Our eyes are on this airport. By the powers conferred in me, I declare Minna airport as the alternative to Abuja Airport, NCA, FAAN, take note.”
