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Blessed state. Very commendable

Emmolap:
No pictures of the said international airport at all.

Modified

Dem don' add the entrance/exit pics

It’s served …

DrAkpa:
Common man like you needs to hustle harder and get rich, so that things like this can benefit you and your types

My dear, I hold an MBBS at a foreign university and other academic qualifications in alignment with my profession. Currently working in a federal establishment and my own establishment. If not for social media, folks like you wouldn't have the opportunity to meet and discuss with me outside my work.

Pakute:
https://punchng.com/fg-upgrades-akwa-ibom-airport-to-international-status/

It doesn't change much if no International airline decides to start flying there.

Michaelmercy:
I so much love the amazing work and developmental strides going on Akwa Ibom
I so much love that state, I’m planning to choose that state for my service and explore it so much in my service year.
Akwa Ibom governors are progressives and high bent in developing their state to a global standard. The culture, art, tourism and tech sectors are also growing

I served in Akwa-ibom, you will over enjoy the place.
Akwa-ibom Ayaya!!!

Schlumeinstein:
KNOW WHAT? THE AIRPORT FACILITIES IS WORLD CLASS...
WHAT KEYAMO MEANT IS ROUTINE PAPER WORK....

Hmmm .... I guess he be speaking in parables if this means "ROUTINE PAPER WORK". He needs to have an interpreter or .... sit down and be silent

JASONjnr:
Good development for the people of Akwa Ibom State....


The people that are silently benefiting from this government yet giving it's full support to the government and not criticize it's efforts.... Another state benefitingnfromnthis government silently are Edo, Bayelsa and Abia states...

This is me asking entirely for knowledge sake..pls.what is edo benefiting....

Always ivom.us really benefiting from Akpabio's presence in the senate...this was what we asked gej to do back then that he was busy dancing to almajiris for..

This is a welcome development.
Take a look at the Victor Attah Int'l Airport in Uyo.

Pakute:
https://punchng.com/fg-upgrades-akwa-ibom-airport-to-international-status/

More pictures.
Pics 1&4 are the pictures of the Udom Emmanuel Boulevard that leads to the Airport.

Originalsly:
The FG has upgraded the airport to an International Airport. It has reached international standards and has all the facilities for it to begin receiving international passengers. OK. So why others have to come to see what needs to be done? ...wh n he already said it meets international standards and ready to compete with other local international airport? These guys speak with forked tongues and people ready to shout good development. He should be saying which International carrier has signed up to stop there. If none....then we should know this is another White Elephant

The airport from day one has been called Akwa ibom international cargo airport.

If Keyamo is now saying the airport can now lift passengers from uyo to London and not just cargo, kundus to the people of SS.
Only Cross river and Akwa ibom will benefit from the new status because I don't see anyone traveling the distance from PHC, delta or SE by road to board an aircraft there in these dangerous times.

Our State own Airline IbomAir will operate their direct international and connecting flights from here.

So calm down.
Akwa knows what they do and they don't make noise ok.

COMPAQ:
It doesn't change much if no International airline decides to start flying there.

Pakute:
The Federal Government has upgraded the Victor Attah Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to an international airport, clearing the way for it to begin receiving and processing international passengers.

The announcement was made on Thursday in Abuja by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a meeting with the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno.

Keyamo said the facility already meets global standards and has the capacity to compete with other international airports in Nigeria.

He highlighted its modern infrastructure, including a world-class Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility and a runway of over three kilometres capable of handling larger aircraft.

“With the facilities available at the airport, there is no reason why Uyo airport should not be designated as an international airport to process international passengers,” he said.

He added, “That is why we are here today with all relevant government agencies, including Customs, NiMet, FAAN, NCAA and others, to set up a joint team that will commence the process of transitioning from local operations to international operations.”

He stressed that the designation is official, and the next step is to “tick the boxes and set a date for operations to begin.”

The minister said officials from all relevant agencies will visit Uyo to assess the airport’s facilities and determine what additional requirements are needed for full international operations.

He stressed that the designation is official, and the next step is to “tick the boxes and set a date for operations to begin.”

The minister said officials from all relevant agencies will visit Uyo to assess the airport’s facilities and determine what additional requirements are needed for full international operations.

Responding, Eno thanked the Federal Government for the approval and said the state was fully prepared for the upgrade.

He announced plans to further expand the airport’s infrastructure, including the construction of a cargo terminal and residential quarters for airport staff.

“What we are building is an ecosystem at the airport. We want everything within the airport environment,” the governor said.

He added, “We will build a cargo terminal, which is already captured in the 2026 budget. We will also ensure that the 100 units of houses under construction are used to enable the proper settling down of workers at the airport.

“My target is that by the end of the first quarter of 2026, the first international plane should take off from Uyo.”

The Victor Attah Airport, inaugurated in 2009 and renamed in 2018 in honour of former Governor Obong Victor Attah, has grown into a regional hub equipped to handle large aircraft.

The upgrade to full international status is expected to boost commerce, tourism, and connectivity in Akwa Ibom State and the wider South-South region.
https://punchng.com/fg-upgrades-akwa-ibom-airport-to-international-status/

That's impressive. With the Petrochemical Refinery being constructed by BUA Group in Akwa Ibom State, it puts the State in a position to maximize and take full advantage of global trade.

Konquest:
That's impressive. With the Petrochemical Refinery being constructed by BUA Group in Akwa Ibom State, it puts the State in a position to maximize and take full advantage of global trade.

Very impressive....be reminded the only people that are feeling somehow about it are those from the AIR PEACE REGION....


If the Airport goes international...then IBOM air goes international.....it is a threat to them.....

...THIS HAS COME TO STAY...