have invested huge resources in developing airport terminals. Akwa Ibom and Cross River states have gone further by setting carriers, Ibom Air and Cally Air, to open up their corridors for tourism, trade and investment, writesInvestment in critical air transport infrastructure is gaining traction among state governments in Nigeria. Reason: They are realising the significance of air transportation as a catalyst of socio-economic development.
Jigawa State constructed the Dutse International Airport in its state capital; Kebbi on its part built an airport in Birnin Kebbi its state capital with Taraba making a significant investment in its airport in Jalingo. Last week, the state government took delivery of the second Boeing 737 aircraft to prepare the ground for the new carrier.
The two Boeing 737 aircraft investigations reveal a carrying capacity of 142 and 144 passengers respectively. “We need to take advantage of the massive climatic condition suitable for the growth of ornamental plants for export in Obudu cattle ranch.” He stressed that the Obudu international Cargo and Passenger Airport and the state-owned airline, Cally Air are primed to change the sordid economic narrative of the state by revving up its tourism potential.”
He said given the abundance of groundnut in Bekwarra Local Government, his administration is building a vegetable oil factory, which is currently at the completion stage. According to industry analysts, Akwa Ibom”s foray into the airline business has not been a misadventure. With its lean operations business model focusing on effective equipment utilisation Ibom Air which began operations on June 7, 2019, as of March 1, 2021, had flown over 500,000 passengers. Its Chief Operating Officer, George Uriesi who disclosed this said the carrier has recorded huge milestones.
Besides Cross River State, Taraba in 2013, applied to the NCAA to grant it an Air Operators Certificate to float its airline called Air Taraba.
Benin airport is like a mini children's playground