By Our Correspondent
Something big is about to happen in Ekiti as its long-anticipated Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport is on the brink of full operations.
On Friday, a Beechcraft 350i aircraft touched down on its runway, signaling a crucial milestone in its journey to commercial flights.
Barely a month after receiving approval for non-scheduled flight operations from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the airport underwent a critical test as Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), officials conducted a working flight operation.
According to AVM Sunday Makinde (retd.), Technical Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on the Airport Project, the aircraft was a calibration plane assessing the airport’s navigational aids, communication systems, and control tower frequencies.
“We are fully ready. Just a few finishing touches remain before commercial aviation begins,” Makinde assured.
State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, reinforced the optimism, revealing that the airport had secured all necessary federal regulatory approvals.
He hinted that airline traffic would soon become a regular sight, emphasizing that the airport’s world-class runway positions Ekiti as a hub for industrialization and economic transformation.
With the stage set and all systems checked, Ekiti’s cargo airport is poised to take flight—ushering in a new era of growth and opportunity.
