Ethiopian Airlines links Enugu Airport 

The Minister of Aviation, Pricess Stella Oduah, has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines will kick off its inaugural flight from

Enugu to Addis Ababa later this month.

This would mark the first international flight operation from the Akanu Ibiam International Airport since it was designated by the Federal Government as an international.

The commencememt of direct flights between Enugu and Addis Ababa is part of the Aviation Master Plan, which gives every zone an opportunity to grow to its full potential in economic and social development.

She said the airline will operate four weekly flights from the Coal City, largely regarded as the capital of the Southeastern zone.

“The operation of Ethiopian Airlines into Enugu will be the satisfaction of an enduring call from the people of the South East who have for many years clamoured for an international airport for the zone, which they believe will reinforce the resourcefulness of the people, who are known for their entrepreneurship and trade,” he said.

The General Manager, Corporate Communication, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Yakubu Dati said the Jonathan administration has fulfilled its promise of giving every part of the country equal opportunity to develop and realise its dreams, adding that few months ago the President unveiled the domestic terminal at the airport and also laid foundation for the building of international terminal, which work is in progress.

He said: “This Minister of Aviation has shown her determination to actualise the goals of the aviation master plan which the Jonathan administration has pegged its transformation agenda which objectives include giving every part of the country and every citizen the opportunity to grow to his full potential. With the international flight operations at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, a novel opportunity has been given to the people of the South East zone to expand their business horizon without stress and the inconveniences of having to travel far to catch international flights.”