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By Anthony Isibor
THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has given the go-ahead for the Anambra International Cargo Airport to commence flight operations from December 2.
The approval was relayed to the Anambra State government in a letter dated December 1, 2021, and signed by Captain Musa S. Nuhu Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA and addressed to the Executive Governor of Anambra State with reference number NCAA/AC/015/Vol.1/21/167.
Realnews reports that the approval is coming weeks after NCAA had earlier declined the Anambra State government’s request seeking approval to open the International Cargo Airport, citing adverse security reports as its reason.
Part of the letter reads, “The Authority was unable to grant His Excellency’s request due to adverse security reports. However, I now wish to inform His Excellency that NCAA has received clearance from relevant Security Agency approving the opening of Anambra International Cargo Airport for flight operations
“In view of the above and in line with the provisions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) Part 12.1.4.1 (C), I am pleased to inform His Excellency that the Authority hereby grants Anambra State government approval to operate Category B aircraft (Dash8-Q400 or its equivalent on rescue and fire Category 5) with effect from 2nd December, 2021.
“The operations shall be Visual Flight Rules (VFR) only i.e sunrise to sunset. Whenever Outstanding requirements are met all restrictions will be removed, it read.”
The letter also advised the Anambra State Government to adhere strictly to Safety, Security, and COVID-19 requirements at the airport at all times.
DEC. 02, 2021 @ 19:26 GMT |
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Tags: Anambra International Cargo Airport. Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
