Akwa Ibom International Airport
Sector: Airport • Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Source: LEADERSHIP Newspapers
The Akwa Ibom Airport, named after former governor Obong Victor Attah, has been designated as an international airport. The project has been a priority for over 23 years, with successive governors contributing to its development. The airport is scheduled to commence international flight operations in the first quarter of 2026. There is a call for the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair and Over
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- LEADERSHIP Newspapers
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Akwa Ibom Airport, named after former governor Obong Victor Attah, has been designated as an international airport. The project has been a priority for over 23 years, with successive governors contributing to its development. The airport is scheduled to commence international flight operations in the first quarter of 2026. There is a call for the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub at the airport to ensure sustained international relevance and economic impact, aiming to make it a West African MRO hub and aviation-industrial center. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | Nigeria |
State | Akwa Ibom State |
City | Uyo |
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Source | LEADERSHIP Newspapers |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-25 |
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