The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has upgraded the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri, to aerodrome rescue and fire fighting, ARFF category 6, to operate Boeing 737-700 or its equivalent.
The approval was transmitted to the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Sir Willie Obiano through a letter signed by the Director-General of NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu.
The NCAA approved the upgrade after assessing facilities and personnel at the fire station in the airport and finding them “appropriate and commensurate with aerodrome rescue and fire fighting category 6 operations”.
The upgrade reflects Gov Obiano’s determination towards ensuring that the Anambra airport functions at full capacity to offer ndi Anambra the best services.
BY CHRISTY ANYANWU Travel often has a way of confronting our expectations. Sometimes, we set…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has clarified its position following recent reports referencing data released…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved a landmark reform that replaces project-by-project negotiations with…
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula…
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has commenced the replacement of stolen manhole…
BY 'KEMI PINHEIRO There are men whose passing is announced by the tolling of bells.…