Victor EzejaLeading airline in Nigeria, Air Peace, has announced a temporary suspension of all its scheduled flights to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, because of safety concerns at the airport runway.
This was made known in a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Air Peace, Dr Ejike Ndiulo.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAccording to the statement, released on Friday, 18 April, Air Peace said the airport runway has been causing major disruptions to its flights, hence the decision to temporarily suspend further flights into the airport until further notice.
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The airline said the decision was based on its prioritisation of safety over any other consideration in the business.
It added that the suspension would enable the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to have the opportunity to perform essential repairs on the runway.
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“At Air Peace, we prioritise safety first over convenience. We believe that if flights are not operated into this aerodrome for the next few days, it will allow the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) the opportunity to perform the necessary repairs on the runway,” the airline stated.
It further clarified that henceforth, all flights scheduled into and out of Enugu will now be operated in and out of Asaba airports.
“We regret any inconvenience this change may have caused,” the airline added.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
