Akwa Ibom State Government has sought the partnership of the Ministry of Aviation for continuous development and expansion of Ibom Air, the state-owned airline.
Governor Umo Eno, who announced this when he paid to the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, courtesy visit in Abuja, noted that the state is committed to aviation development.
According to him, the state has Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, (MRO) facility and a new international smart terminal building at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo.
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The governor, who was on a working visit to Abuja, informed the Minister that the state would take delivery of the first 10 brand new A220-300 Airbuses ordered by the State government next month, inviting him to be the Special Guest of Honour at the ceremony.
He noted that new addition of airbuses, is part of the efforts by the State government to expand the operations of the State -owned airline.
The Governor, who has since assumption of office, worked round the clock to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the ARISE Agenda, said the State is particular about the continuous development of its aviation industry.
Eno stressed that developing the tourism industry, agriculture, and other sectors as contained in the ARISE agenda are largely dependent on the aviation industry.
He noted that the State under his watch seeks to connect the dots of development by the previous administrations for the benefit of every Akwa Ibomite.
Governor Eno commended the Minister and solicited his assistance to ensuring full commencement of operations of the Maintenance, Overhaul and Repairs (MRO) facility, a signature aviation facility fully constructed by the state government.
Responding, Mr Keyamo thanked the Governor for the visit, assuring that the ministry would continue to support the state government in its determined efforts to develop and expand its aviation sector.
He applauded Ibom Air for the strides it has recorded in the aviation sector.
