President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Maiduguri airport to international category.
With the approval, each of the six geo-political zones in the country now has an international gateway.
The special adviser to the president on media and public communications, Mr Sunday Dare, disclosed this on his X handle, @SundayDareSD.
He also announced the official take-off of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja.
“President Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri airport to the status of an international airport. This completes the round of international airports across the country with each geo-political zone having an airport.
“Equally, the African Aviation and Aerospace University, AAAU, takes off in Abuja,” Dare wrote, among other things.
He explained that the Maiduguri International Airport (MIA) is expected to boost economic activities and enhance regional connectivity in the northeast.
He added that with the upgrade, the airport has joined the ranks of international airports in Nigeria, improving access for travellers and facilitating trade and investment in the region.
The presidential aide also said the AAAU is set to advance aviation and aerospace education, positioning Nigeria as a key player in the sector within Africa.
The university is expected to provide world-class training in aviation management, aerospace engineering, and other related disciplines, contributing to the development of highly skilled professionals in the industry.
