Victor Attah Airport In A’Ibom State Gains International Status

… international flights to resume first quarter of 2026.

Nelson Utip.

The Victor Attach Airport In Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital has secured an approval to operate international flights, The approval was given by The Federal Ministry of Aviation after an interaction between The State Governor, Umo Eno and The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo in Abuja.

Governor Umo Eno disclosed this on Thursday, after meeting with The Minister in his office in Abuja.

The Governor further disclosed that International flight operations will commence fully in the first quarter of 2026, following the approval.

With the latest development, the airport can now receive and process international airlines, operate cross-border flights, and serve as a direct international gateway linking Akwa Ibom to destinations across Africa and the wider world.

This is a big plus to the achievements of Governor Umo Eno who recently defected to The APC from PDP to align with the center so as to attract developmental projects to the Oil Rich State.