File: Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the full operation of the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, and continued support for the ongoing Ibom Air fleet expansion programme.
The governor made the commitment in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, in Uyo on Friday, following high-level meetings with SAMCO Group Europe and Airbus in Montreal, Canada, ahead of the pre-delivery inspection of Ibom Air’s latest brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
According to the statement, the engagements focused on developing the technical and maintenance capabilities required to support Ibom Air’s expanding fleet and strengthen Akwa Ibom’s position in the aviation industry.
Eno stated that his administration was ready for practical partnerships that would strengthen the state’s aviation infrastructure, enhance technical capabilities, create skilled employment and develop a sustainable local aviation workforce.
