The Akwa Ibom State Government, owners of the Victor Attah
safe and fully operational, with its airfield lighting and all other safety appurtenances intact and functional.
The current sunrise to sunset operation approved by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is in place to facilitate the completion and integration of the rapid exit way at the 2laxis of the active runway of the airport. In line with international standards, construction works of such nature takes a minimum of six- eight weeks. The completion of the rapid exit way is critical to the taxi way becoming fully operational. As soon as the construction works are completed, the airport will revert to regular scheduled operations.
The current administration, led by His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, is dedicated to maximizing the state’s potential in the aviation industry. The MRO and other critical infrastructure at the airport are currently receiving priority attention and the contractors are on site working assiduously to ensure timely completion. Significant resources have been committed and this reflects the current reality in our state.
The general public is assured of the safety of Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA), and commentators are encouraged to seek updated information before making public statements on related matters.
Signed:
Comrade Ini Ememobong,
mnipr Honourable
Commissioner for Information.
