For the first time since its construction over four decades ago, the Minna International Airport in Niger State will officially commence formal commercial operations tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23.
The Niger State government has officially announced the launch of scheduled flight operations from the newly renamed Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna. This development follows a strategic partnership between New Niger Aviation (NNA), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established to manage and enhance Niger State’s aviation ecosystem, and Overland Airways Limited.
NNA’s Chief Operating Officer, Alhaji Liman Katamba Kutigi, emphasizes the launch of an air route with Overland Airways as a gateway to new opportunities, prioritizing safety, reliability, and economic benefits in regional air connectivity.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, a world-class facility, has been operational for a long time, thanks to the governor’s relentless commitment and infrastructure compliance.
Leadership reports that Captain Edward Boyo, Chief Executive Officer of Overland Airways, also shared the exciting news, confirming that flights would begin on Wednesday. The new service will connect Minna to Abuja and Lagos, the political and commercial capitals of Nigeria, respectively, offering new regional air connectivity for residents and travellers.
List of international airports in Nigeria According to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) here are the full list of international airport in Nigeria.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport: Lagos
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport: Abuja
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Kano
Port Harcourt International Airport – Port Harcourt
Akanu Ibiam International Airport- Enugu
