The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna has been officially designated as the alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, made the declaration during the inaugural flight ceremony of Overland Airways from the Minna airport.
“Our eyes are on this airport. By the powers conferred in me, I declare Minna airport as the alternative to Abuja Airport,” Keyamo announced during his speech. “NCA, FAAN, take note,” he added, directing the relevant aviation authorities to implement the decision.
The minister described the airport’s infrastructure as world-class, capable of handling large international aircraft.
“The runway is an international runway; a 747 and a triple 7 can use this runway. Why over the years this has been underutilised is still a puzzle,” he said.
Keyamo noted that the airport’s location, facilities, and runway qualify it to serve as a major aviation hub. He emphasized that the new designation aligns with the federal government’s efforts to decongest major airports and improve air travel efficiency across the country.
