Niger State governor Umaru Bago has renamed the Minna Airport the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport after upgrading the facility.
The airport, which was closed due to the cut-off runway, was overhauled and transformed into an international airport by the state government.
“Upon assuming office, Governor Umaru Bago wasted no time seeking approval to take charge of the airport’s project, which had languished for over 11 years,” said the spokesman to the governor, Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo.
“With swift approval, he immediately awarded the remodelling contract, leading to the completion of the runway and the construction of a new terminal within a remarkable 90 days.
“Previously without a passenger terminal, the airport now boasts a fully furnished Domestic Terminal, aptly named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, scheduled for commissioning on Monday, March 11th, 2024.”
Ebbo said the construction of the long-abandoned Hajj terminal has commenced and is expected to be operational within three months, reviving Hajj operations after a two-year break.
According to him, these monumental projects, executed in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), underscore the commitment to national aviation standards.
He added that the construction of Cargo and International Terminals will be completed within 12 months, further strengthening the Airport’s status as a transportation hub.
Equipped with facilities such as an instrumental landing system (ILS) and distance measuring equipment, Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, is expected to be the alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The spokesman stated that the airport is so important to Governor Bago’s agricultural revolution programme in Niger State.
“Governor Umaru Bago’s ambitious vision for Minna Airport is a great step towards improving the air transport sector and harnessing the economic potential of the state for national development,” added Ebbo.
