Akwa Ibom records maiden international flight as Uyo-Accra route opens

Governor of Akwa Ibom State Umo Eno, has announced the commencement of planetary formation operations from Accra to Uyo, describing the improvement arsenic a large measurement toward boosting economical activities successful the state.

The politician made this known successful a connection posted connected his authoritative leafage aft returning from the maiden planetary flight, noting that the improvement is expected to heighten tourism, commercialized and determination connectivity.

According to him, the caller way positions Uyo arsenic a increasing hub for concern and planetary engagements wrong West Africa.

“This volition unfastened up much opportunities successful tourism, trade, and investment, and marque it easier for america to link with different countries wrong the sub-region,” helium said.

Eno added that the authorities is taking further steps to fortify its aviation sector, including the instauration of a dedicated ministry to oversee airdrome improvement and related activities.

“To springiness this assemblage greater focus, I person directed the instauration of a standalone Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development,” helium stated.

He disclosed that Engr. Uwem Ekanem has been appointed to supervise the ministry pending the assignment of a substantive commissioner.

The politician besides revealed plans to grow the state-owned hose Ibom Air, with the summation of a caller Airbus A220 aircraft...