December 02, (THEWILL) – Aviation regulatory agency, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted the Anambra State Cargo Airport the right to operate light aircraft.
NCAA in a letter signed by the Director-General, Capt. Musa Nuhu, dated December 1, 2021, entitled, ‘Approval for opening Anambra International Cargo Airport”, and addressed to the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, the DG recalled NCAA’s initial response not to approve the airport for flight operations after commissioning.
According to him, the NCAA was unable to grant Obiano’s request then, due to adverse security reports which were conveyed to the Governor on October 28, 2021, vide letter with reference number: NCAA/AC/015/21/VOL/162.
“However, I now wish to inform His Excellency that the NCAA has received clearance from the relevant security agency approving the opening of Anambra International Cargo Airport for flight operations”, Nuhu stated.
He further stated that in view of that and in line with the provisions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) Part 12.1.4.1 (C), “I am pleased to inform His Excellency that the Authority hereby grants Anambra State government approval to operate category B aircraft (Dash8-Q400 or its equivalent on rescue and fire category 5), with effect from December 2, 2021”.
The NCAA DG noted that the operation shall be Visual Flight Rules (VFR) only, meaning sunrise to sunset, adding that, “whenever outstanding requirements are met, all restrictions will be removed”.
Nuhu equally urged the state government to adhere strictly to safety, security, and COVID-19 requirements at the airport at all times.
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.
