- Inauguration of Flight Operations: The Federal Government has launched flight operations at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, in partnership with Overland Airways.
- Alternative to Abuja Airport: The airport will serve as an alternative to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, with plans to deploy necessary agencies such as Customs, Immigration, and Police.
- Economic Impact: The airport’s development is expected to boost investment, create jobs, and increase Niger State’s GDP, particularly in agriculture.
- Airport Infrastructure: The airport spans 3,000 hectares with ongoing development projects, including a state-of-the-art terminal, aviation estate with 500 housing units, and 1,000 kilometers of road.
- Government Commitment: The government has shown commitment to the project, highlighting efforts to improve the aviation sector and citizen welfare.
The Federal Government has inaugurated flight operations at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State. The airport, previously known as Abubakar Imam International Airport, was renamed in March 2024 in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the commencement of flight operations on April 23, 2025, in partnership with Overland Airways.
According to Keyamo, the airport will serve as an alternative to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Plans are underway to deploy necessary agencies such as Customs, Immigration, and Police to process passengers. Governor Umaru Bago highlighted the airport’s potential, stating it sits on 3,000 hectares of land with ongoing development projects, including a state-of-the-art terminal, aviation estate, and 1,000 kilometers of road.
The airport’s development is expected to boost investment, create jobs, and increase Niger State’s GDP, particularly in agriculture. Captain Edward Boyo, Founder and Managing Director of Overland Airways, assured excellence in services and called for stakeholder support. The inauguration of flight operations marks a significant milestone in the airport’s development, showcasing the government’s efforts to reform the aviation sector .
