The federal government says Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu state will reopen on Monday, following the completion of emergency repairs on the runway.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who announced on Sunday, said the work was finished ahead of the scheduled May 6 date.
“Dear compatriots, we worked extra hard to meet the deadline we gave on the repair of the runway of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and finished way ahead of the scheduled date. It will now be open for use as from tomorrow (the 28th of April, 2025),” Keyamo wrote on his X handle.
On April 18, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced the temporary closure of the airport after a sudden and major rupture appeared in the asphalt surface at a critical part of the runway.
Obiageli Orah, FAAN director of public affairs and consumer protection, said the repairs were initially planned to be completed later, but the work was swiftly done.
“The work was scheduled to begin on April 22nd and conclude before reopening on May 6th, 2025,” Orah said.
“However, rehabilitation works on the runway have been completed, and the runway is cleared for landings and takeoffs by the engineers working with FAAN.
“FAAN appreciates all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this time.”
Orah said the authority apologised for the inconvenience but assured the public that all actions were taken for safety.
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