The Rivers State Government has embarked on the renewal of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, as the facility awaits certification from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
In addition to upgrading some of the existing facilities, the Rivers State Government is building extensive car park and remodeling and expanding the access road to enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience and this ambitious project aims to modernize the airport facilities and improve safety standards.
THISDAY learnt that this will enhance the planned certification of the airport by NCAA, which has the oversight function on nation’s airports and certifies the international airports in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Already two international airports have been certified by NCAA in Lagos and Abuja, remaining the Port Harcourt, Enugu and Kano airports.
According to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the key project initiatives by the Rivers State Government include expansion of the access road to the airport and rehabilitation of internal roads.