Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that the Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard with a cargo terminal. Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika said this during his courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State, on Monday.

“Plans have been concluded to upgrade landing system with adequate radio equipment that will enable the Airport handle both day and night operations, even in adverse weather conditions”, Sirika said. “There are plans to also extend the runway at the Benin Airport to enable it handle high volume of traffic with capacity to accommodate cargo planes.

“Aviation connects businesses, trade, cultures, nations and people. With a standard airport in place, it becomes easy to achieve economic growth and development. We will work with Edo State Government to ensure that within the next 12 months, Benin Airport will become an International Standard Airport with all the necessary aviation equipment in place.” In his remarks, Obaseki said “This is the most astonishing news I have heard as a governor this year.”

“Our hope is that all the economic activities that will be generated from this critical investment will drive commence across the state and the country”.

“The effort this administration has made since assuming office is gradually paying off with the assurance coming from the Minister that in a couple of months, work will commence in Benin Airport to upgrade it to international standard. “This administration is working hard to transform Edo State to an economic hub. What is missing is rail transport linking the state with other parts of the country.

“The upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard will complement our strategic geographical location.”

As one southern airport is downgraded for safety concerns, another is being upgraded to international standard to complement it's geographical location, easing traffic on MMA & PH airports.

Dividends of democracy

Congratulations to Oshiomole & other Edo brethren.

and Enugu Airport to be downgraded because of Birds

Very commendable.

Good for them.

Good development. Buhari is working without sentiments.

This is good news and indeed happy thank you FG

GOD DEY...

Very good...

I no go sell those my lands yet....

We deserve am sha...

As y'all are quite aware...international travel na one of our source of IGR and una don tease us tire about our Edo Airways...but las las...we go soon get international airport wey our airways go dey land..

Allahu Akbar...

Praise the Lord...

Its a welcome news & it will help to boost the economy of the state & increase the state internally generated revenue. Thanks to the cordial relationship & co-operation between the federal & state governments

no body can bring down the igbo man.






God dey. . .

Great12m:


Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that the Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard with a cargo terminal. Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika said this during his courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State, on Monday.

“Plans have been concluded to upgrade landing system with adequate radio equipment that will enable the Airport handle both day and night operations, even in adverse weather conditions”, Sirika said. “There are plans to also extend the runway at the Benin Airport to enable it handle high volume of traffic with capacity to accommodate cargo planes.

“Aviation connects businesses, trade, cultures, nations and people. With a standard airport in place, it becomes easy to achieve economic growth and development. We will work with Edo State Government to ensure that within the next 12 months, Benin Airport will become an International Standard Airport with all the necessary aviation equipment in place.” In his remarks, Obaseki said “This is the most astonishing news I have heard as a governor this year.”

“Our hope is that all the economic activities that will be generated from this critical investment will drive commence across the state and the country”.

“The effort this administration has made since assuming office is gradually paying off with the assurance coming from the Minister that in a couple of months, work will commence in Benin Airport to upgrade it to international standard. “This administration is working hard to transform Edo State to an economic hub. What is missing is rail transport linking the state with other parts of the country.

“The upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard will complement our strategic geographical location.”

I love this man nnamdi kanu everything he say is coming to happen . where is Nnia nwodo he should come and explain this

obiekunie1:


no body can bring down the igbo man.


God dey. . .

We have downgraded one of your mushroom airports to community airport while at the same time upgrading the Benin airport to international status because the Edos have always disassociated themselves from Igbos. We cannot have more than one international airport in Igbo land so that you people will not turn the airports to Africans drugs hub.

Good one

etrouble:


[s]We have downgraded one of your mushroom airports to community airport while at the same time upgrading the Benin airport to international status because the Edos have always disassociated themselves from Igbos. We cannot have more than one international airport in Igbo land so that you people will not turn the airports to Africans drugs hub.[/s]

sorry am not in your league - i wouldn't want to go where you want to pull me down to cause you will resoundingly defeat me there.

pls look for f0ols like you so you can all go have a tumble in the gutter and enjoy it together.

do get off my mention. thank you.

Seen

But is it the same airport with small runway

Very good idea.

This is a welcome development. Benin can decongest Lagos by all standards

Amuocha:
Seen

But is it the same airport with small runway

what part of upgrading don't you understand

Edo ni Mose, a very good times to be an Edo man.

A great young oba that want nothing more to see Edo people great and uniting us.

A very good governor that his goal is taking good care of us

And oshiobaba that keep bringing Edo state to the limelight.

Infact after igbo, Hausa Yoruba, the next tribe you'll hear is Edo.

After obaseki upgrade ogbemudia stadium in Benin.

He should face uromi,ekpoma, auchi and ososo areas in Edo land

Seriously, why was Enugu downgraded and Benin upgraded. Please, only serious replies. Trolls will be ignored.

where are the people laughing us calling us Edo airways?

We now have it, thank you next level I love it .

Benin. pH. Uyo.

Niger delta

Guestlander:
Seriously, why was Enugu downgraded and Benin upgraded. Please, only serious replies. Trolls will be ignored.

it's because Edo isiagbon

Donmedra:
it's because Edo isiagbon

What is Edo isiagbon?

Guestlander:


What is Edo isiagbon?

Edo is the centre of civilisation.

Who's in Enugu that can travel?

After Lagos, abuja, ph the busiest city is Benin.

pH is Igboland so they can use it

Guestlander:


What is Edo isiagbon?

Edo is the centre of civilisation.

Who's in Enugu that can travel?

After Lagos, abuja, ph the busiest city is Benin.

pH is Igboland so they can use it

Donmedra:
Edo is the centre of civilisation.

Who's in Enugu that can travel?

After Lagos, abuja, ph the busiest city is Benin

Ok, Benin is not bad.