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Plans are underway for the Akwa Ibom State owned and operated Airline, IbomAir to begin international flights, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem has said.

This to him is sequel to the high demands by Cameroonians to fly directly into Nigeria rather than flying to Lome(Togo) before connecting a flight to Abuja or Lagos, Igbere TV reports.

Briefing newsmen at the end of the last State Executive Council Meeting for 2019, the SSG said that based on the high demand, the IbomAir will soon begin scheduled flights on Cameroon-Nigeria route.

He revealed that Cameroon to Uyo, Abuja or Lagos was within the approved routes of Ibom Air, adding that the airline will connect Douala with Abuja, Lagos or Uyo in its flight operations.

“As you can see, the International Terminal Building of our airport is coming up very soon; we are going to have our international terminal ready for international flights before year 2020 runs out,” he added.

He said the executive council meeting also reviewed the year 2019 in retrospect, and according to Dr Ekuwem, among the deliberations, was minimizing truancy in the civil service to enhance productivity.

He disclosed that the State Civil Service is to be fully automated using Information And Communication Technology (ICT) for optimal performance and enhancement of productivity of the workforce.

“There will be an increase in the number of road construction, next year, we will have a smart Akwa Ibom State, an intelligent state and this means computerization and ICT based automation of operations within the state civil service.

“Today, we took a decision that human resources (HR) and asset management, productivity of staff, performance, assessment, recruitment, employment, growth, retirement, pension and gratuity within the state civil service will be one click away. You know what that means, we will save time”, he explained.

The SSG noted that Governor Udom Emmanuel has remained undeterred in the socio-economic development of the state which he said was evident in the massive road infrastructure, inauguration of industries, investment in the power sector which would provide electricity to all by 2021, investment in aviation sector especially, the IbomAir, flag-off of the reconstruction of Ibom Blue Sea Science Park, 21 Storey Intelligent Building, and many other projects.

http://igberetvnews.com/1217995/breaking-ibom-air-set-commence-international-flights/

Great news even though I didn't read the content...
FTC on a 31st like this.. 2020 I'm coming for you... GREATNESS for SURE

Congratulations

An airline dead on arrival. It's only a matter of time before it is overrun by their nephews and relatives. Nigerian states or federal governments cannot run airline business. It is a rigorous venture. It will only take successive govt with other priorities to squash it.

Unsustainable development has been Nigeria's biggest challenge. Prioritizing programs that have zero impact on baseline economic indices.

Richdad

Ok

This is the third time this thing will be commencing.

Good news to start the day!
But how are we sure this one is not audio like Nigeria Air


Still waiting on my useless governor to come back from holidays to come and feed the media that he will soon finish the cargo airport that has not seen foundation talk more of runway.

The first news I read this morning, the last day of 2019 speak of PROGRESS, PROSPERITY and SUCCESS.

This is a great sign that the new year will come with smile and laughers.

To those who hustle legitimately, The new year will surely change your story to a good one.

Good move, higher we go

A good effort from Emmanuel Udom. But we need to really upgrade what we call Airports in Nigeria to International standards. We also need to incorporate a sound maintenance culture so that facilities don't go into decay or recession. In five years time, our drab maintenance culture may come to bear on this same Ibom Airport. I hope, not so!!!

Good development

When he started this some people called him FOOLISH

This is still green and white, beautiful state. I just wish more people would appreciate what they ve gat.

International as in only Africa or what? All these reporting sef!
*modified*
Come back and call me when it starts flying to Munich or Marseille or Beijing

As we round up the year today..
Blessings awaits you come 2020, life has no other option than to keep getting better for us. Amen

Na from clap them Dey enter dance. Take round trips to Abuja, Lagos and a few major cities in Nigeria before talking about international flights.

Richdad50:


An airline dead on arrival. It's only a matter of time.

I wasn't expecting this from you.
Did you Type this or Your KID did..??
U have always demonstrated WISDOM in ur analysis.
Have U traveled out before...?

Do U see other AIRPORTS and How they Operate..?
...there is a state in the US that generates its major revenue from BEER consumption.
BELARUS generates more income from BEER consumption than we generate from AIRPORTS.

That's good

You haven't even built the terminal you have already "started" international flight.

Richdad50:


An airline dead on arrival. It's only a matter of time. Nigerian states or federal governments cannot run airline business.

Igbo people and jealousy

But dem been say na audio investment

Travelling to Cameroon is now the the international flight? It's just a cross boarder flight,

International as in only Africa or what? All these reporting sef!

*modified*
Come back and call me when it starts flying to Munich or Lyon

Good development, hope other states imitate their effort

uyo to cameroon is now international. Ok oo. when 18 seater bus dey run that route.

And if prospers and grows in leaps and bounds as no man knows tomorrow please mark this comment. And who lied to you ibom is 100 % state ownership?

Richdad50:


An airline dead on arrival. It's only a matter of time before it is overrun by their nephews and relatives. Nigerian states or federal governments cannot run airline business. It is a rigorous venture. It will only take successive govt with other priorities to squash it.

Unsustainable development has been Nigeria's biggest challenge. Prioritizing programs that have zero impact on baseline economic indices.

Richdad

Nice development, you will even do beyond Cameroon. God bless Akwa Ibom and her people. South South in general.

HeWrites:

http://igberetvnews.com/1217995/breaking-ibom-air-set-commence-international-flights/

Ibom air is not starting Douala flight anytime soon, they are starting Lagos-Calabar, Abuja-Calabar and the 4th aircraft is coming January.

I would be foolish to mark your comment.
I have better things to do son.

Congrats321:
And if prospers and grows in leaps and bounds as no man knows tomorrow please mark this comment

Johnson5258:
Nice development, you will even do beyond Cameroon. God bless Akwa Ibom and her people. South East in general.

Attache by force.
Akwa Ibom is South South, not South East.

If only you people can stop electing idiots in the SE, maybe in the next 30 years, you'll develop up to Akwa Ibom.

Neighboring countries or international?