By Tony Christian
The federal government has officially designated the Bola Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, as alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development stated this during the inaugural flight ceremony of Overland Airways from the Minna airport.
Keyamo said the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport is equiped with the necessary infrastructure and strategically located to serve as a backup to the nation’s capital airport, particularly in times of emergencies or heavy traffic.
“The runway is an international runway; a 747 and a triple 7 can use this runway. Why over the years this has been underutilised is still a puzzle.”
He continued, “Our eyes are on this airport. By the powers conferred in me, I declare Minna airport as the alternative to Abuja Airport. NCA, FAAN, take note.”
