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Airport Closure: Enugu promises palliatives for air travelers

By Steve Oko

Enugu State Government has promised palliative for air travelers following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu for repairs.

According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, the state government would announce details of the palliative after a meeting of the South East Governors on Saturday.

The State Government said the gesture was to mitigate the inconveniences caused by the temporary closure of the airport.

It promised to provide assistance for air travelers from the state who now travel through Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State and Asaba Airport in Delta State, to get to their various destinations.

According to the statement made available to Wawa News Global, the government expressed deep concern over the plight of air travelers from the state, especially the challenges of transportation and security.

Below is a full text of the statement :

“Following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu for repairs, Enugu State Government is deeply concerned about the plight of air travelers from the state, who have to travel through Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State and Asaba Airport, Delta State to get to their various destinations.

“The state government is specifically concerned about the challenges of transportation and security the air passengers will face.

“In the light of the above, the South East Governors Forum will meet on Saturday, August 31, 2019, to among other issues, deliberate on the challenges and come up with a regional plan to be adopted.

“After the meeting, Enugu State Government will announce its palliative measures and strategies to cushion the effect of the challenges on the air travelers.”