The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has officially closed the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for emergency runway repairs for a two-week period.
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In a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, revealed that a sudden and significant rupture has been discovered in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway.
The emergency repairs will be conducted on the affected portion of the runway from April 22 to May 6, according to the statement.
“In compliance with the Nigerian civil aviation regulations, FAAN has, therefore, closed the runway during this period,” Orah said. “As part of FAAN’s commitment to passenger safety and modernisation of airport facilities, the runway will not be open for landings or takeoffs during the rehabilitation period.”
FAAN has appealed to all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during the closure. All flights to Enugu airport will be diverted to nearby airports during the rehabilitation period.
The authority also apologised for the late and unexpected notice regarding the closure.
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