The Federal Government has officially designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, as an alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja
The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the inaugural Overland Airways flight at the airport on Tuesday, April 23, 2025.
Keyamo praised the facility, stating: “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. Our eyes are on this airport. By the powers conferred in me, I declare Minna airport as the alternative to Abuja Airport.”
The airport, which was built over four decades ago, recently underwent major renovations and was renamed in March 2024 to honor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
With the launch of commercial flights connecting Minna to cities like Lagos and Abuja, the airport is expected to help ease traffic at Abuja’s main airport and boost economic growth in Niger State and surrounding areas.
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