Flight operations will resume at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Monday, April 28, following the swift completion of emergency runway repairs. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the reopening in a statement released on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
The airport was temporarily closed on April 18 after a sudden and significant rupture was discovered in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway, prompting urgent safety concerns. Repair works began on April 22 and were initially expected to last until May 6, but engineers expedited the process, allowing the airport to reopen ahead of schedule.
Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, assured the public that the runway is now fully cleared for safe landings and takeoffs. She expressed gratitude to all airport users and stakeholders for their patience and cooperation during the closure, and apologized for any inconvenience caused. FAAN emphasized that all actions were taken in the paramount interest of passenger safety.
The authority reiterated its commitment to maintaining safe skies and secure airports nationwide as flight operations return to normal in Enugu.
