According to him, the airline would continue operating while maintaining its commitment to safety, professionalism and quality service.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reacted to Thursday's runway incident involving Enugu Air at Benin Airport, assuring Nigerians that passengers safety remains the airline's highest priority as aviation authorities investigate the occurrence.
In a statement personally signed on Friday, Mbah expressed sympathy with the 63 passengers and five crew members aboard the Embraer E170 aircraft, describing the incident as traumatic but thanking God that no lives were lost and no injuries were recorded.
"The Enugu State Government is aware of the incident of a runway incursion affecting Enugu Air, Embraer E170, Flight 4264, operating into Benin Airport from Lagos on Thursday, July 23, 2026," the governor said.
"The government empathizes with the 63 passengers and five crew members on board the aircraft over the traumatic experience and is thankful to God that no life was lost and no injuries have so far been reported."
