The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said everything is set for international flight operations to resume at the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu, even as it awaits the federal government’s approval to reopen the airport.
The Airport Council International (ACI) Africa has given health certificate to the airport for meeting Covid-19 protocols requirements. The agency said other logistics and safety issues have been completed, so the airport can now receive international flights.
The Managing Director of FAAN, Captain Rabiu Yadudu disclosed that international flight service was supposed to have resumed four weeks ago, but there were minor hitches that must be corrected.
These he said the agency had corrected and awaiting report of work from the airport, adding that issues concerning security had been completed.
“Flight operation was supposed to resume just about three or four weeks ago, but have some minor hitches but they are very critical hitches. And we are expecting a report this week. If we get the report within a day or within 48 hours, we can work on it.
