Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, don hail the arrival of another brand-new Airbus for Ibom Air, say the latest aircraft na another clear sign say him administration no dey sleep when e come to expanding the state-owned airline and building Akwa Ibom aviation sector.
Eno talk this shortly after e touch ground for Ibom International Airport, Uyo, according to statement wey the state government media team release on Thursday.
The governor explain say the new Airbus no be only Ibom Air matter. According to am, e dey part of bigger plan wey Akwa Ibom dey push to build aviation system wey fit stand on him own, create serious employment, bring foreign exchange enter the state and add more money to the state economy.
Eno reveal say the latest aircraft na the third Airbus wey his administration don acquire since dem enter office for 2023. But e no end there.
The governor also disclose say government don already pay fully for two other aircraft, meaning say under the administration, dem don commit money for five aircraft altogether.
Eno say the steady investment show say government no just dey make noise about aviation development. Dem dey back the talk with action and serious financial commitment.
He also talk about the progress wey dey happen for the Aviation Village, especially the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility.
According to am, the facility don dey near completion, and once e begin work fully, e fit turn another major money-spinner for Akwa Ibom.
Eno say the aviation ecosystem go create plenty jobs for young people, bring foreign exchange enter the state and contribute big time to the state Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The governor express hope say all the money wey government dey pump into aviation go soon begin show for ordinary people pocket through jobs, business opportunities and better standard of living.
The latest Airbus development come after Eno recently travel go Montreal, Canada, where e lead Akwa Ibom delegation go inspect the aircraft before delivery.
The aircraft na brand-new Airbus A220-300, and e dey expected to touch down for Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on August 30, 2026.
Once the new aircraft land, Ibom Air total fleet go climb reach 10 aircraft.
The bigger fleet go give the airline more muscle to expand routes, carry more passengers and connect Akwa Ibom with more cities across Nigeria and beyond.
For Eno, investments like this na part of the real meaning of democracy because the end goal na to create jobs, open more business doors, grow the economy and make life better for the people of Akwa Ibom.
The governor maintain say na consistency and steady investment be the key, and him administration dey determined to keep pushing until Akwa Ibom aviation dream fully take off.
