What Jonathan’s airport use means for Ebonyi aviation facility – State government

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday used the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, Ebonyi state, on his way to an engagement in Boki Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River state.

Jonathan arrived at the airport at about 8am. aboard a private jet, accompanied by members of his entourage, including Bayelsa state deputy governor, Dr Peter Akpeh.

The former president was received on behalf of the Ebonyi state government by deputy governor Patricia Obila, alongside members of the state executive council and other senior government officials.

The state government described Jonathan’s use of the airport as a further demonstration of confidence in the facility and renewed its appeal to airlines, private aircraft operators, corporate organisations and other air users to patronise the airport.

Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Chief Ikeuwa Omebeh, said sustained patronage was critical to maximising the economic and developmental benefits of the airport.

According to him, the facility provides a platform for improved connectivity, investment, tourism, business activities and the movement of people and goods into and out of Ebonyi state.

Following the reception, Obila personally escorted Jonathan and his entourage to Boki, where the former president was scheduled to attend a function.

He is expected to return to Ebonyi later in the day for a dinner at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Abakaliki.

Jonathan is thereafter expected to return to the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport for his onward journey to Bayelsa state.

The state government said it remained committed to the continued development and utilisation of the airport as a major aviation gateway for Ebonyi state and the wider region.