The historic flight was made by the Ethiopian Airlines which will now be the first international carrier to operate from Enugu. The
Enugu State Government has assured that adequate preparations have been
made to ensure that the event described as a significant milestone in
the economic life of the State and the entire South East, was
successfully conducted. Governor
Sullivan Chime and his colleagues from the other states in the region
as well as many important dignitaries from within and outside the
country, will be on hand to receive the historic flight. As expected, an
atmosphere of excitement and jubilation now pervades Enugu and other
States in the South East region as residents eagerly await the arrival
of the aircraft. An
Enugu-based billionaire businessman, Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, had on
Tuesday flown into the Enugu airport in a private jet direct from
Senegal, creating history as the first international flight that touched
down at the upgraded airport. President
Goodluck Jonathan gave approval for the upgrading of the Akanu Ibiam
Airport to an international status two years ago and laid the foundation
for the construction of the international wing early this year. The
project is now on course while other existing structures within the
airport including the old terminal complex had been renovated. The runway was expanded and extended to accommodate bigger passenger and cargo aircrafts that would patronize the airport.
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