Thursday November 27, 2025
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Akwa Ibom State has achieved a historic milestone as the Federal Government has officially approved Victor Attah International Airport for full international flight operations.
The approval was secured on, Thursday, November 27, 2025, during a strategic meeting between Governor Umo Eno and the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
This landmark development elevates Victor Attah International Airport into the elite class of Nigerian airports authorised for international traffic , thereby unlocking vast opportunities for global connectivity, tourism expansion, business growth, and increased foreign investment.
With this approval, the airport can now receive and process international airlines, operate cross-border flights, and serve as a direct international gateway linking Akwa Ibom to destinations across Africa and the wider world. International operations are expected to commence fully in the first quarter of 2026.
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