FG To Begin Construction Of Aircraft Assembly Plant At Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Keyamo Inspects Site
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has begun inspecting the site allocated for constructing an aircraft assembly plant at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by the Special Adviser on Digital Media to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Gbenga Saka.
The development is coming barely a year after the minister visited Hungarian aircraft maker, Magnus Aircraft Group in January 2024 with a plan to set up a manufacturing and assemblage of modern multi-purpose aircraft in the country.
The aide said Keyamo, led a comprehensive inspection of key facilities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
According to him, the minister was accompanied by the Managing Director/CEO of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, and senior officials from the Ministry of Aviation.
He said, “The inspection reinforced the minister’s unwavering commitment to enhancing seamless passenger facilitation across Nigeria’s airports.
“During the visit, the minister assessed critical infrastructure, including the allocated site for the forthcoming aircraft assembly plant, newly procured CNG buses, improved passenger screening areas, and the recently completed multilevel car park.
“Besides evaluating facilities, the Minister engaged directly with passengers and airport users to gather firsthand feedback on their experiences.”
The aide said the strategic initiative, coordinated with the leadership of FAAN, underscores Keyamo’s vision to modernise and optimise aviation operations in Nigeria.
