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Anambra Eyes Own Airline, Expands Transport Sector with New Initiatives

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
August 24, 2024
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Anambra Eyes Own Airline, Expands Transport Sector with New Initiatives
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The Anambra State Government has outlined its plans to enhance the transport sector, including the potential launch of a state airline or partnerships with existing airlines to meet rising demand as part of a broader strategy to align with the national transportation policy.

Patricia Igwebuike, the State Commissioner for Transportation, revealed these plans at the 9th All Nigeria Airport Business Summit and Expo in Lagos. She highlighted that the Chinua Achebe International Cargo and Passenger Airport in Umueri, which will mark its third anniversary in December, has handled over 5,700 flights and served more than 343,000 passengers.

Igwebuike stated, “We’re engaging with investors and currently have over 30 proposals for concession and management agreements. Given the high demand for flights to and from Anambra, we’re exploring whether to establish a state airline or partner with existing ones like Ibom Air.”

She also discussed Anambra’s broader transportation strategy, which includes the development of the Onitsha River Seaport, ongoing feasibility studies for a railway system, and improvements in land transport. These efforts are part of a comprehensive plan to integrate with the national transportation policy.

Igwebuike emphasized the strategic importance of the Chinua Achebe Airport, noting that the idea for an airport in Umueri dates back to 1979 under Governor Jim Nwobodo. The project gained momentum under former Governors Peter Obi and Willie Obiano, with the latter paying compensation for the acquired land and beginning construction. The airport, focused on cargo and passenger transport, is seen as vital to Anambra’s commercial activities, as the state accounts for over 50% of imports in Southern Nigeria.

“The future is bright for the airport and the state,” she concluded.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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