The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has congratulated the Akwa Ibom State Government on the arrival of two additional CRJ 900 Bombardier aircraft to Ibom Air’s fleet, calling it a positive milestone for Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The minister’s remarks were in response to an announcement made on the Akwa Ibom State Government’s official X handle.
Keyamo praised the state’s commitment to strengthening local air travel and expressed optimism about the impact this expansion would have on regional connectivity and the growth of local airlines.
In his own statement, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno highlighted the significance of Ibom Air in establishing Akwa Ibom as a key player in Nigeria’s aviation industry.
He also hinted at more state-led projects to be launched soon, aimed at further solidifying the state’s position as an aviation leader in the country.