The April target for the commencement of international flight operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, remains sacrosanct, the State Commissioner for Finance and Special Duties, Emem Bob, has assured.
This assurance comes as two Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs) were delivered to the new smart terminal building on Monday.
Officials, including the Commissioner; the Chairman of VKS Construction Ltd, Engr. Oliver Ebong; and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso, were on ground to witness the arrival of the equipment.
Speaking with newsmen at the airport, the Commissioner said Governor Umo Eno is committed to delivering an efficient, world-class airport by the first week of April 2026.
He commended the Governor for his sustained efforts in finalizing operations at the airport and positioning Akwa Ibom State as a regional and international aviation hub.
Bob also announced that the project is wholly funded by the Akwa Ibom State Government, without any loans.
In his words: “Our Governor is renowned as the Governor with the finisher’s anointing, and he is demonstrating that through the completion of this airport. The project is fully funded by the state government, and the Governor has not borrowed any money for any of the projects he is executing across the state.”
On his part, Engr. Oliver Ebong, who expressed excitement over the safe arrival of the components, thanked the Akwa Ibom State Government for entrusting VKS Construction Ltd with such an ambitious project.
He stated that the company is confident the terminal will be fully ready for use by the end of March, ahead of the April deadline.
While conducting journalists around the terminal building, Chief Ebong described the facility as the first of its kind in the country, featuring sophisticated ICT systems, reliable electricity supply, advanced security technology, and other special features.
“Some of this equipment has never been brought into the country before; hence, it was difficult to properly label them during transit. But we are happy that they have arrived safely,” Engr. Ebong said.
