The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the possible closure of the Ibadan Airport for six months for maintenance and upgrades.
In a post on X on Friday, Michael Achimugu, director of public affairs and consumer protection at NCAA, said the closure is expected to begin in March.
“Subject to new information, Ibadan airport may be shut down for six months for maintenance/upgrade, starting from early March,” Achimugu said.
On June 27, 2024, Seyi Makinde, Oyo state governor, said President Bola Tinubu approved the upgrade of Ibadan airport to international standard.
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The governor said the upgrade would include the construction of a new terminal, runway and other structural features.
On January 31, the state government commenced the construction of a new terminal building at the Ibadan airport to enhance air travel.
Bimbo Adekanmbi, chairman of the airport upgrade committee, said the terminal building, once completed, would accommodate up to one million passengers annually.
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Adekanmbi recalled that the first phase of the airport upgrade began in September 2024, involving the extension of the runway to 3,000 meters from the previous 2,400 meters.
He announced that the first phase of work had reached a completion level of between 30 and 40 percent, assuring that it would be finished before the end of the year.
Adekanmbi added that the new terminal building would be ready for operation in the first quarter of 2026.
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