FG to upgrade Kaduna Airport facilities as Air Peace resumes flight service

The Federal Government of Nigeria has promised to upgrade facilities at the Kaduna International Airport after it has been abandoned by commercial airlines.

Nigeria’s Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo made this promise to the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani during a courtesy visit to the Minister’s office in Abuja recently.

Governor Uba Sani reported the dilapidated condition of the Kaduna Airport to the Minister and pleaded for immediate upgrade of airport facilities to rekindle commercial activities.

“The airport is an eyesore; no aircraft are landing there at the moment, that’s why I had to make this trip to your office so we can know what to do”, the Governor told the Minister. 

Uba Sani explained further that, anytime anyone is trying to fly into Kaduna, they see Kano airport as an alternative or make use of the NAF Base or the Zaria air wing. 

“Right now, I have spoken to Air Peace and United Airline on the possibility of resuming flight operations at the airport but we found out there’s a need to upgrade and improve some of the facilities for effective aeronautical services, ” the Governor added.

The Minister promised to expedite action on the improvement of the Kaduna airport facilities, as he intends to go on tour of facilities soon. 

“Coincidentally, I am planning a visit to one of my agencies in Zaria soon, the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology-NCAT and now, as a matter of urgency, I have to factor-in the inspection of the Kaduna airport in the journey.

“It is very important that we make the Kaduna Airport fully operational because it is a good alternative to the Abuja airport should anything happen, so I am promising you that, I’ll give it priority in weeks to come”, the Minister promised.