FG reopens Enugu airport Monday

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu will reopen for flight operations on Monday, following the completion of emergency runway repairs.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had last week announced that due to a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway, the runway would be shut down for emergency repairs, Dailyeconomy reports.

A statement by the FAAN Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, stated that the work was scheduled to begin on April 22 and conclude before reopening on May 6, 2025, however, rehabilitation works on the runway have been completed, and the runway is cleared for landings and takeoffs by the engineers working with FAAN.

The statement reads, “The work was scheduled to begin on April 22nd and conclude before reopening on May 6th, 2025.

“However, rehabilitation works on the runway have been completed, and the runway is cleared for landings and takeoffs by the engineers working with FAAN.”

However, the Authority thanked all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this time.

It also apologised for the inconvenience but assured the public that all actions were taken in the interest of safety.

“FAAN appreciates all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this time.

“The Authority sincerely apologises for the inconvenience but assures the public that all actions were taken in the interest of safety,” the statement added.

It will be recalled that the sudden and brief closure of the airport had caused diversion of flights by Air Peace and United Nigeria to Asaba and Anambra airports, causing disruptions to passengers’ schedules.