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Aiyedatiwa assesses damages as rainstorm wreck havoc at Akure airport

…Airport to resume flight operations next week By Emmanuel Oluwadola

March 6, 2025
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Aiyedatiwa assesses damages as rainstorm wreck havoc at Akure airport
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The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday visited Akure Airport to assess the damages caused by the rainstorm that struck two days ago which disrupted flight operations and damaged critical infrastructure at the airport.

Aiyedatiwa in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, described the extent of the damage as devastating, acknowledging the impact on airport operations.

The storm, with wind speeds recorded at approximately 65 knots, caused severe destruction to various airport facilities, including the terminal building and control tower.

The Governor commended the swift response of the Federal Government through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria in addressing the situation.

“The manager of the airport and the contractor have been working at the new terminal. We are here to look at the state of the airport after the storm two nights ago. It’s so devastating, and so much damage has been caused. From the airspace manager, we were informed that about 65 knots were the strength of that wind, which is very strong and has caused so much damage to the infrastructure here.

“I want to commend the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, for the quick response by deploying his men to attend to this so that the airport can be brought back to operation as soon as possible,” the Governor said.

He announced the donation of a fire truck to the airport while also promising additional support to bring the airport back to full operations.

The Governor also confirmed that flight operations are expected to resume at the airport next week, based on assurances from aviation authorities, as against the earlier notification of a three-month suspension of operations.

“A lot of work has started at the terminal building and the control tower, and we’ve been given assurance that by Sunday, flight operations will resume here at the airport,” Aiyedatiwa added.

He further reiterated the Ondo State Government’s commitment to supporting the repair process in any way necessary to ensure the airport reopens on schedule.

The Manager of the National Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Samuel Famuyiwa, reassured the public that the situation was under control and not as severe as previously reported.

The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Abiola Olawoye, member of the Ondo State House of Assembly representing Akure North constituency, Hon. Kolawole Ologede and Chairman of Akure North Local Government, Mr. Ogunbolude Johnson, among others.

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