11/07/2025
NEWS UPDATE
*Gov. Umo Eno Releases ₦1.19 Billion for Overhaul of Airport Facilities*
*…Sets 8-Week Ultimatum for Full Implementation and Resumption of Night Operations*
In a decisive move to enhance aviation infrastructure and enable night flight operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved and released the sum of ₦1.194 billion for the comprehensive overhaul of key airport facilities. The Governor has given the airport management an eight-week deadline for full implementation, warning that failure to meet the target will attract sanctions.
A release by the State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, stated that this latest payment, an addition to previously released funds , covers the replacement of navigational aids, upgrade of airfield lighting, electricity payments, and service charges to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). This intervention aligns with the Governor’s broader commitment to developing world-class aviation infrastructure and positioning Akwa Ibom as a hub for tourism and investment.
Rt. Hon. Umanah noted that the Governor’s approval followed a request from the airport management seeking upgrades to the airfield lighting and navigational systems. The improvements are expected to significantly enhance the airport’s operational capacity, particularly by enabling safe aircraft take-off and landing during night hours.
Governor Eno, who continues to prioritize infrastructure development under the ARISE Agenda, has directed the airport management and contractors to adhere strictly to the timeline and ensure quality ex*****on in line with international standards.
Beyond the lighting upgrade, the Governor expressed optimism that several other ongoing projects within the airport ecosystem would soon be completed and ready for public use. He urged contractors handling key infrastructure components to redouble their efforts. These projects include the new