Victor Attah Airport Resumes Night Flights

Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo has officially resumed night flight operations after the successful overhaul of its navigational and lighting systems.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 1, by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, who confirmed that the Ibom Airport Development Company met the September 30 deadline he had set for the project.

Governor Eno commended the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), alongside the management and board of the airport company, for their commitment to ensuring that the work was delivered on time.

“I am pleased to announce that night flight operations have been fully restored at Victor Attah International Airport.

Last week, I directed the Ibom Airport Development Company to complete the overhaul of navigational aids and lighting systems by September 30, and I am glad to report that the deadline was met,” he wrote on his official X account.

The governor highlighted that the restoration of night operations would provide Ibom Air and other airlines greater flexibility, expanding travel options and improving convenience for passengers.

He further described the upgrade as a strategic move in Akwa Ibom’s wider ambition to establish itself as a top tourism destination, pointing to upcoming projects such as the commissioning of ARISE Resorts and other aviation-related developments.

Akwa Ibom has been one of the leading subnational governments investing heavily in aviation, with Ibom Air frequently cited as a model for state-owned carriers in Nigeria. The state is also working on a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility to boost the sector further.

Elsewhere, Ogun State is preparing to commence Abuja flights from its new Gateway International Airport on October 7 2025.

The airport, which features Nigeria’s longest runway at four kilometres, has attracted interest from French aerospace firm Dassault for a potential MRO project.

Enugu State has also made strides in aviation, launching its own state-owned airline, Enugu Air, in July this year with three aircraft in its fleet.