Following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for repairs, Enugu State government has disclosed plan to provide palliative measures for air travellers from the state who now travel through Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, and Asaba Airport in Delta State, to get to their various destinations.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, stated that the government was deeply concerned about the plight of the air travellers from the state, especially the challenges of transportation and security.
The state government, therefore, said it would announce its palliative measures and strategies to cushion the effect of the challenges on the air travellers after the meeting of the South East Governors’ Forum, where the governors would, among other issues, deliberate on the challenges facing the air passengers and come up with a regional plan to be adopted.
The statement read in part: “The state government is specifically concerned about the challenges of transportation and security the air passengers will face.
“In the light of the above, the South East Governors Forum will meet to among other issues, deliberate on the challenges and come up with a regional plan to be adopted.
“After the meeting, Enugu State Government will announce its palliative measures and strategies to cushion the effect of the challenges on the air travellers.”
