The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,Barrister Festus Keyamo has commended the efforts of the Akwa Ibom State government for its commitment and determination to provide world-class airline services to the nation.

Keyamo gave the commendation during the visit of the Akwa Ibom State governor Uno Udom Bassey Emmanuel to his office at Abuja.

The Governor Udom Bassey intimated the Minister about the successes recorded by the state airline,Ibom Air that is fast becoming the toast of the aviation industry in Nigeria.

He told the Minister that the Airline has just taken the delivery of  ten brand new aircraft, ten of them-Airbus A220-300 from the manufacturer.

This,according to the Governor  will further ease airline operations and position Ibom Air for expansion across the entire African destinations and beyond.

So, we’re looking at  a symbiotic relationship between Akwa Ibom State and your office as the Aviation Minister.”

“We want  a situation where our aircraft’ overhaul facility, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul(MRO) will officially be concessioned by the federal government”

The Governor used the occasion to formally invite the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to Akwa Ibom State for an inspection tour of the MRO facility at his convenience