Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has officially launched the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025.
During the inaugural flight ceremony of Overland Airways from Minna Airport, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport has also reportedly been named as the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The Aviation Minister noted that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Airport possesses the sophisticated infrastructure and strategic location needed to serve as a backup to the international airport in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly in times of emergencies.
“The runway is an international runway; a 747 and a triple 7 can use this runway. Why over the years this has been underutilised is still a puzzle.”
โOur eyes are on this airport. By the powers conferred in me, I declare Minna airport as the alternative to Abuja Airport. NCA, FAAN, take note.โ
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