Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,
don lead Federal Government technical team go inspect facilities for Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, as part of plan to upgrade the airport to full international status.
Keyamo Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, talk this one for statement, say dem divide the delegation into three technical groups so the inspection go move faster.
Each group waka round key areas of the airport, including the terminal building, aerodrome and control tower, and the runway and airside facilities.
According to Moshood, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno
, ensure say everything go smooth and well organised throughout the inspection.
Top FG Officials Join Inspection
The inspection team get heavy government presence, including Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Yakubu Kofarmata; Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo; Director of Air Transport Management, Ahmed Tijani; and Director of Aerodrome, NCAA, Engr Godwin Balang, plus other senior officials from aviation agencies.
Moshood say the Minister personally anchor the inspection exercise before the technical groups start their separate assessments.
FG Happy With Airport Standard
After the inspection, Keyamo and members of the delegation express strong satisfaction with the quality of work, pace, and standard wey Akwa Ibom State Government deliver under Governor Umo Eno.
Dem praise the airport design, say e fit operate as full aviation hub, allowing smooth movement of passengers from domestic to international flights.
“From the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility to the ultra-modern terminal, Victor Attah International Airport show world-class standard,” the statement read.
January 2026 Deadline
Keyamo also reveal say Federal Government don set up technical committee to make sure say the project move fast and smooth.
E direct members of the committee make dem resume work for site from first week of January 2026, so dem go clear all remaining issues and achieve full international operations for the airport.
According to the minister, the upgrade go position Uyo as emerging aviation hub, boost connectivity, attract more investment, and support long-term economic growth for Akwa Ibom and Nigeria at large.
