November 24, (THEWILL) – The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Friday, received in audience, the executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Uno Udom Bassey Emmanuel, in his office.
The Governor’s visit is not unconnected with one of the State’s capital investments, Ibom Air, operated by the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP).
During the visit, the Akwa Ibom Governor briefed the Minister on the successes of one of the State’s investments, Ibom Air, which is fast becoming the toast of the aviation industry.
The CEO of the State-owned airline, Mr. Mfon Udom, on Friday, announced the delivery of ten (10) brand new Airbus A220-300 ordered from the 2021 Dubai Airshow to further ease its airline operations.
“This visit is long overdue, there’s a need to brief you officially that we have just taken delivery of brand new aircraft, ten of them – Airbus A220-300 – from the manufacturer. This will further ease airline operations and position Ibom Air for expansion across diverse African destinations,” the Governor briefed.
“So, we’re looking at factoring out a symbiotic relationship between Akwa Ibom State and your office as the Aviation Minister, a situation where our aircraft overhaul facility, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) will officially be concessioned by the Federal Government”, the Governor stated further.
As a follow-up to his visit, the Governor has invited the honourable Minister to Akwa Ibom for an inspection tour of the MRO facility at his convenient time.
In his response, the Honourable Minister commended the efforts of the Akwa Ibom State Government for its commitment and determination to provide world-class airline services to the nation.
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
