CFCfan:

OMG!! A runway cost N160bn?! Maybe it was built in a difficult terrain.

Please don't let any Nigerian govt official see your post o; before they get other ideas

obi2012: dont worry, delta state construction crew will do the runway for N1bn

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CFCfan: @manny4life: I don't doubt you. The funny thing is that the runway cost more than the over $600million budgeted for the construction of 5 new international terminals and 6 agro terminals in Nigeria

Anyway, I'm all for making Nigeria the hub of air travel in Africa.

CFCfan: ^^^
Lmao . Construction crew indeed.

I can't wait to use the new MMIA international terminal. It will be ready in the last quarter of 2014.

CFCfan: These new terminals would need to be optimally utilized by a healthy airline industry in Nigeria. I also hope that runway lights are installed at ALL Nigerian runways.

geeez: The Minister of Aviation looks very cosmetic and that's exactly her approach to aviation business in Nigeria. Remodeling airports which I think should be concessioned and not addressing the real issues like safety and security of passengers. Even the runways are in pitiable states. She prefers some cosmetic surgery as treatment for a skin disease rather than address the underlying cause. It's a shame

CVHP:
Must everything in the country be concessioned? What's left for govt to do? Very soon getting a wife, husband, children would be concessioned too. It's fine if any one says there are challenges facing the aviation sector: fare, logistics, security etc.

CFCfan: These new terminals would need to be optimally utilized by a healthy airline industry in Nigeria. I also hope that runway lights are installed at ALL Nigerian runways.

Bawss1:

What is needed is for the remodelling of the airports to be carried out properly. Shallow and vitriolic comments like yours are uncalled for. Suggest a better way forward, if you must, without insults.

CFCfan:

The government can focus on security, post-primary education and infrastructure.
I believe though, that the FG could have a 30% stake in its own airports, while private companies, individuals and other entities could have the remaining 70%.

The Management of the Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, Imo State says it is set to commence night flights following the upgrading of its equipment and expansion work on its terminal. Due to the poor lighting, the airport could not operate night flights.

Managing Director of the Airport, Mr. Young Ekwekwuo made this known on Tuesday 22nd January, 2013 when he received members of the National Good Governance Tour who were at the airport on inspection of facilities.

He told the team that the communication equipment of the Airport have also been upgraded, while total coverage of its airspace which extends to Port Harcourt and beyond has been achieved.

Mr. Ekwekwuo pointed out that the Federal Government embarked on the remodeling of the Airport because it was previously not looking like one. He said the airport now has bigger arrival and departure halls.

According to him, the Departure Hall now has over 240 seats as against the 40 seats it previously had to make-do with. The M.D further informed that the interior of the Departure has been completed except for the conveniences.

In his remarks, the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku noted that under the present Administration Nigeria now has 100 percent radar coverage of its airspace.

The Minister informed that the modernization was being carried out in 11 airports all over the country under phase 1. He reiterated President Goodluck Jonathan’s determination in ensuring that the country’s airports are modernized to international standards.

He further stated that cargo airports were also being constructed across the country under the administration’s Aviation Programme. Mr. Maku noted that the Aviation Programme which is a comprehensive one would provide more job opportunities.

The Minister disclosed that the programme is also designed to assist airlines in the country replace aged planes. He commended the Aviation Minister for the good job she was doing in the sector saying the programme was the first of its kind in Nigeria.

“The President is quietly working for Nigeria and Nigerians should know that despite all the political attacks development is being achieved”, Maku said.

A waiting passenger, Dcn. Joseph Uche who spoke to newsmen on the team described the ongoing remodeling of the Sam Mbakwe International Airport as tremendous. He observed that the Airport was now looking like any other. Some other passengers who spoke at the departure hall commended the Minister for the National Good Governance Tour which they pointed out has given them the opportunity to interact with government

geeez: The Minister of Aviation looks very cosmetic and that's exactly her approach to aviation business in Nigeria. Remodeling airports which I think should be concessioned and not addressing the real issues like safety and security of passengers. Even the runways are in pitiable states. She prefers some cosmetic surgery as treatment for a skin disease rather than address the underlying cause. It's a shame

ROSSIKE:

Don't listen to them. They're idiots who haven't achieved anything remotely close to what they're insulting in their own lives.