Hundreds of air travellers from across southern Nigeria have converged on the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Onueke, Ebonyi State, as commercial flight operations officially commenced with United Nigeria Airlines successfully landing its Lagos-bound flight on Wednesday.
BenriNews visited the airport located in Ezza South Local Government Area and observed numerous airport taxis strategically positioned to transport arriving passengers to their various destinations. The scene marked a significant milestone for air transportation in the eastern region.
Passengers Praise Smooth Operations
Passengers who spoke with BenriNews expressed satisfaction with their travel experience, highlighting the smooth takeoff and landing processes at the new airport facility.
Richard Idike, Commissioner for Youths and Sports in Ebonyi State, who was among the passengers, shared his experience: "The commercial flight operations just started in the Chuba Okadigbo Airport, Onueke. We boarded United Nigeria Airline from Lagos to Onueke and there were no hitches at all. The takeoff and the landing were very smooth."
He encouraged Nigerians, particularly those in the southern region and Ebonyi State, to utilize the new airport, stating, "I encourage Nigerians, especially those in the southern part of the country, in particular Ebonyi State, to know that the Chuba Okadigbo Airport has fully started flight operations and should pick their tickets and fly through this place."
Airport Infrastructure Receives High Praise
Commissioner Idike was particularly impressed with the quality of the airport's infrastructure, describing the runway as "the best in the country." He noted, "I have traveled through other airports, but this one is the best among others. It has been certified before now by regulatory agencies."
The scene at the airport was bustling with activity as arriving passengers collected their luggage while those departing for Lagos formed queues to board their flights.
Mrs. Ngozi Obichukwu, Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, affirmed the government's commitment to maintaining commercial flight operations at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport. She advised travellers to book their flight tickets through the Ministry of Aviation and emphasized the importance of punctuality to avoid missing scheduled flights.
The commencement of commercial flights at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport represents a significant development for Ebonyi State and the entire eastern region, potentially boosting economic activities and easing travel burdens for residents.
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