The ongoing plans by the federal government to concession the four major international airports in the country is a major step by the President Muhammadu
“Since the launching of the Aviation Roadmap, the Ministry of Aviation has focused on implemention. In terms of infrastructure, the new Terminals of the Port Harcourt, Abuja and Kano International Airports, inherited from the previous administration, have been completed, while the new Lagos Terminal is very close to completion. Brand new Runways have been constructed at the Abuja and Enugu International Airports, in 2017 and 2020, respectively.
“More than a dozen airports around the country have had Low Level Windshear Alert Systems installed, to improve flight safety. Investigations revealed that the Sosoliso and ADC plane crashes of 2005 and 2006 respectively were caused by the absence of LLWAS in the airports.The Lagos and Abuja Airports have had the Category 3 Instrument Landing System installed – which provides the capability for landing safely and accurately in conditions of near-zero visibility.
Another 3 Nigerian Airports have been scheduled to benefit this year. “A significant portion of the investment into the Aviation Sector has been focused on resolving issues and bridging gaps inherited from previous Administrations. One example is the payment of pensions owed to staff of the defunct Nigeria Airways.
President Buhari approved that the backlog of almost twenty years be cleared, and has released funds to this effect. The reconstruction of the Runways in Abuja and Enugu were also long overdue, but neglected by previous governments. Investments that should have been made over the decades are now finally being made.”
The group noted further that “under President Buhari’s watch, the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology has acquired several new training aircraft, and has been recognised globally by the International Civil Aviation Organisation”.
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