The Jigawa state governor, Malam Umar Namadi, Monday said the state government has secured approval from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to begin installing cargo facilities at the Dutse International Airport.
Chief press secretary to the governor, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, stated this in a statement in Dutse.
He said the governor made the disclosure during a routine facility inspection and calibration mission at the airport, which was conducted by a technical team from the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).
He stated the importance of adhering to aviation’s best practices, adding that the move is part of the governor’s resolve to transform the airport into a cargo hub.
The governor commended the airport management for their proactive approach to safety through the calibration process and expressed confidence in maintaining high standards as the Airport prepares to be among the best in the country.
“We have been in discussions with FAAN, and they have already granted us approval to begin installing cargo facilities at the airport, in preparation for the full launch of the cargo airport,” Namadi said.
The governor expressed optimism that the airport would soon become one of the best in Nigeria, saying, “Today, we can proudly say that this is one of the best airports in Nigeria. We will continue to uphold this standard,” he stated.
However, the NAMA team leader clarified that their mission was to check navigational aids and ensure compliance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
