Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the Maiduguri airport named after former President Muhammadu Buhari has been upgraded to international status.
The minister disclosed this on Monday during a courtesy visit to his office by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, a statement issued by Odutayo Oluseyi, the aviation ministry’s Head, Press and Public Affairs, said.
“In the quest to further revamp the aviation industry by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’’s government, the Muhammadu Buhari airport, Maiduguri has been upgraded to international status,” the statement said.
Mr Keyamo described North-east Nigeria, particularly Borno State, as a commercial city that connects Nigeria with other countries.
The Minister said the airport will commence full operation as an international airport from 1 January 2025.
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