The Federal Government says the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will reopen for flight operations on Monday, 28th April 2025.
This follows the completion of rehabilitation works on the runway.
Recall that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria had on April 18 announced a closure of the airport to enable it carry out an emergency repairs on a section of the runway,
The work was scheduled to begin on April 22nd and conclude before reopening on May 6, 2025.
During the closure, all scheduled flights to the airport were diverted to nearby airports.
However, in a statement on Saturday by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, FAAN stated that rehabilitation works on the runway have been completed, and that the runway is cleared for landings and takeoffs by the engineers working with FAAN.
The Authority thanked all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation while the airport was closed.
it apologised for the inconvenience.
It also added that all actions were taken in the interest of safety.
