Akwa Ibom Governor Invites Keyamo To Inspect Ibom MRO FacilityAkwa Ibom Governor Invites Keyamo To Inspect Ibom MRO Facility

The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Uno Udom Bassey Emmanuel has invited the Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo (SAN) to visit Akwa Ibom for an inspection tour of the Ibom MRO facility at his convenience.

A statement signed by Tunde Moshood, SA Media and Communications To The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development says Governor Emmanuel offered this invitation when Keyamo received him in his office when he visited.

The Governor’s visit was not unconnected with one of the state’s capital investments, Ibom Air operated by the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP). During the visit, the Akwa Ibom Governor briefed the Minister on the successes of one of the State’s investments, Ibom Air which is fast becoming the toast of the aviation industry.

The Chief Executive Officer of the State owned airline, Ibom Air-Mr. Mfon Udom same day, announced the delivery of ten (10) brand new Airbus A220-300 ordered from the 2021 Dubai Airshow to further ease its airline operations.

“This visit is long overdue. There’s a need to brief you officially that we have just taken delivery of brand new aircraft, ten of them-Airbus A220-300 from the manufacturer, this will further ease airline operations and position Ibom Air for expansion across diverse African destinations”, the governor briefed.

So, we are looking at factoring out a symbiotic relationship between Akwa Ibom State and your office as the Aviation Minister, a situation where our aircrafts’ overhaul facility, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul-MRO will officially be concessioned by the federal government”, the governor stated further.

In his response, the Minister commended the efforts of the Akwa Ibom State government for its commitment and determination to provide world-class airline services to the nation.