Ebonyi State marked a historic milestone today as the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport successfully recorded its first commercial flight landing, signaling a new era in the state’s transportation and economic development.
The flight, operated by United Nigeria Airlines, departed Abuja en route to Lagos with a scheduled stop in Ebonyi. The landmark development was confirmed by Mr. Boniface Nwankwo, Special Assistant to the Governor on Documentation, who provided real-time updates via his verified Facebook page.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Nwankwo posted that Abuja-bound passengers heading to Ebonyi had already boarded the flight. Approximately three hours later, he announced the aircraft had landed safely at the new airport.
The flight comes just a day after Mr. Nwankwo took to social media to encourage travelers not to miss the historic opportunity. His promotional post read:
“DO NOT MISS YOUR FLIGHT
FLY UNITED NIGERIA ON FRIDAY 13TH JUNE 2025 INTO EBONYI STATE AIRPORT
Please PAY ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NAIRA (₦100,000) for your flight ticket ; Abuja to EBONYI (Onueke) and Abakaliki to Abuja.
MONDAY 16th JUNE: LAGOS TO EBONYI AND EBONYI TO LAGOS
PAY TO EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT
FCMB Account Number: 2003471503
For more information, call: 08037794296”
The achievement has drawn widespread celebration across social media, with netizens hailing the development as a “promise kept” by the state government under the leadership of Governor Francis Nwifuru. Many praised the administration’s commitment to infrastructural advancement and economic inclusion.
The successful landing of the first flight is expected to boost investor confidence and open up Ebonyi State to greater commercial, tourism, and diplomatic opportunities.
About the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport
Located in Onueke, Ezza South Local Government Area, the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport is a flagship project started by Engr. Dave Umahi’s administratio, it was completed and commsioned under Gov. Francis tenure early last year; aimed at enhancing regional connectivity. It features a modern runway, control tower, and passenger terminal, and is designed to handle both domestic and future international operations.
This development aligns with the state’s broader industrialization agenda, positioning Ebonyi as a rising hub for commerce in Nigeria’s South East.
Saltcity News Desk ; June 13, 2025
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