. Air Peace Suspends Flight to airport, names alternative
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State.
The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Obiageli Orah, announced this.
In a statement she issued in the early hours of Saturday, Orah said the closure was for the emergency repairs of the runway of the airport.
She said: “There is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway.
“Hence, emergency repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025.
“In compliance with Nigerian civil aviation regulations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has, therefore, closed the runway during this period.
“As part of FAAN’s commitment to passenger safety and the modernisation of airport facilities, the runway will not be open for landings or takeoffs during the rehabilitation period.
“FAAN appeals to all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this time.
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“All flights to this airport will be diverted to nearby airports.
“We sincerely apologise for the late and unexpected notice regarding this closure.”
Air Peace has announced the suspension of its flight operations to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and named an alternative airport for landing.
The Head of Corporate Communications of the airline, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, made this known in a statement he issued to newsmen on Friday.
Ndiulo said the decision followed the bad runway of the airport.
He said this had caused major disruptions to its flights into and out of the AIIA.
He announced the Asaba airport as the alternative for its flight to Enugu.
He said the company believes that if flights are not operated into and out of the airport, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria would be able to fix the bad portions of the runway.
Ndiulo said in the statement: “We regret to inform you that all flights scheduled to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu are temporarily suspended due to safety concerns of the Enugu airport runway.
“The situation of the Enugu runway has been causing major disruptions to Air Peace flights, hence the decision to temporarily suspend further flights into this airport until further notice.
“At Air Peace, we prioritise safety first over convenience.
“We believe that if flights are not operated into this aerodrome for the next few days, it will allow FAAN the opportunity to perform the necessary repairs on the runway.
“To this end, please be informed that all flights scheduled into and out of Enugu will now be operated into and out of Asaba airport.
“We regret any inconvenience this change might have caused.”
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