Aviation Minister Commits To Kaduna Airport Improvement

The Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has promised the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani that the facilities of Kaduna Airport will be improved.

A statement signed by Tunde Moshood, SA Media and Communications To The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development says the Minister made this known in his office during the Governor’s visit yesterday.

The Governor who was a visitor in the Minister’s office reported the dilapidated condition of the Kaduna Airport. “The airport is an eyesore. No aircraft is landing there at the moment. That’s why I had to make this trip to your office so we can know what to do,” the Governor told the Minister. The Governor explained further that anytime anyone is trying to fly into Kaduna, they see Kano airport as alternative or make use of the NAF Base or the Zaria airwings.

Right now, I have spoken to Air Peace and United Airline on the possibility of resuming flight operations at the airport but we found out there’s a need to upgrade and improve some of the facilities for effective aeronautical services, the Governor added.

The Minister welcomed the Governor to his office and promised to expedite action on the improvement of the Kaduna airport facilities. “Coincidentally, I am planning a visit to one of my agencies in Zaria soon, the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology-NCAT and now, as a matter of urgency, I have to factor-in the inspection of the Kaduna airport in the journey. It is very important that we make the Kaduna Airport fully operational because it is a good alternative to the Abuja airport should anything happen. So, I am promising you that I’ll give it priority in weeks to come”, the Minister said.