Amanze Chinonye
Akwa Ibom State is set to record a major aviation milestone on Saturday as Ibom Air commences its first international flight from Victor Attah International Airport to Kotoka International Airport, Prime Business Africa reports.
The inaugural flight, scheduled for May 2, 2026, will depart Uyo for Accra, marking the official commencement of international operations at the airport. A return flight from Accra to Uyo is expected on Sunday, May 3, establishing a new regional air link between Nigeria and Ghana.
The development follows the Federal Government’s approval in November 2025 granting the Uyo-based airport full international status, a move that paved the way for cross-border commercial operations.
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Aviation analysts say the launch represents a significant step in Akwa Ibom’s long-term strategy to position itself as a regional aviation hub, with potential benefits for connectivity, tourism, trade, and investment across West Africa.
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Although this marks the first international departure from Uyo, Ibom Air had previously ventured into regional operations with the introduction of its Lagos–Accra service in 2023, underscoring its broader expansion ambitions.
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State officials have described the maiden flight as a defining moment in the ongoing transformation of the airport, citing sustained infrastructure investment and policy support as key drivers of growth in the aviation sector.
With the new Uyo-Accra route, Akwa Ibom joins a growing number of Nigerian states leveraging aviation infrastructure to stimulate economic development and deepen regional integration within the West African sub-region.
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