Thursday, 24 November 2016

Thunder Storm Partly Affects Enugu Airport

… Flight Operations Not Disrupted-FAAN


The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria informs the general public that,  "a natural disaster occurred at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu." This is according to a statement from Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs of the agency, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu.

In her words, “A very heavy thunder storm occurred at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu in the early hours of November 23, 2016, destroying some parts of the Airport Terminal Building and Pilot Lounge and General Aviation Terminal. It also affected Electric Power Lines to the Airport, FAAN Staff Secondary and Primary School Buildings and Private Residential Buildings.”

In a swift, “FAAN Management took immediate remedial action which allowed flight operations in and out of the Airport. FAAN is doing her best to restore normalcy.  There was no loss of life or injury and also flight operations were not affected in the Airport.”


 FAAN conveys its regrets on inconveniences caused by the incident to airport users and the general public.

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