FG Transfers Enugu Airport to Aero Alliance Limited

The Federal Government of Nigeria officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to Aero Alliance Limited on [date not specified] as part of a public-private partnership (PPP) aimed at rehabilitating, expanding, and managing the airport to meet international standards. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, described the concession as a significant milestone in the government's efforts to improve airport infrastructure through private sector participation.

He noted that previous attempts to concession airports had failed to attract investors, particularly for Enugu and Port Harcourt airports, despite strong interest in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano. Keyamo emphasized the importance of professional and commercially driven management by the private sector.

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has been proactive in attracting investment to the airport, and Keyamo urged Aero Alliance Limited to ensure transparency and create employment opportunities. The concession is expected to enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience, unlocking new economic opportunities in the region.