Benin Airport Has Been Approved By FG To Be Upgraded To Int’l Standard With Cargo Terminal

Benin Airport Has Been Approved By FG To Be Upgraded To Int’l Standard With Cargo Terminal

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the upgrade of Benin Airport to International Standard with a cargo terminal facilities.

This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, during an official visit to the governor of the State, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State, on Monday.

He disclosed further that Benin Airport being one of the oldest deserves to be upgraded due to increasing number of economic activities in the area.

“Plans have been concluded to upgrade landing system with adequate radio equipment that will enable the Airport handle both day and night operations, even in adverse weather conditions.

“There are plans to also extend the runway at the Benin Airport to enable it handle high volume of traffic with capacity to accommodate cargo planes.”

“Aviation connects businesses, trade, cultures, nations and people. With a standard airport in place, it becomes easy to achieve economic growth and development. We will work with Edo State Government to ensure that within the next 12 months, Benin Airport will become an International Standard Airport with all the necessary aviation equipment in place.”

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki expressed his appreciation to the FG for the plan and added that the efforts of his administration since inception is paying off.

“The effort this administration has made since assuming office is gradually paying off with the assurance coming from the Minister that in a couple of months, work will commence in Benin Airport to upgrade it to international standard," 

“This administration is working hard to transform Edo State to an economic hub. What is missing is rail transport linking the state with other parts of the country. The upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard will complement our strategic geographical location."Obaseki added.

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