Nseobong Okon-Ekong and Nelson NseAbasi writes that the Ibom International Airport which has been the subject of enduring political intrigues from inception is being primed for its next phase of existence as a proper economic and business gateway, but will politics get in the way?
Going by the body language of Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, there may definitely be a plan in the offing to make a huge investment in the aviation industry. This is following the recent birth of the Ministry of Special Duties and Aviation Development, under his right hand man and investment expert, Akan Okon. No doubt the government is looking to maximise the potentials of the Ibom International Airport.
The first phase of airport construction began in 2006 and was completed in 2009. Akwa Ibom Airport opened on September 23, 2009, and the first scheduled passenger…
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