Nigerian Airport Renamed After President Tinubu

The Federal Government has renamed the Minna Airport in Niger State after President Bola Tinubu.

The renaming of the Minna Airport occurred just a few hours before its inauguration on Monday.

Binta Mamman, State Commissioner for Information, Government House in Minna told newsmen on Sunday.

Mamman revealed that preparations for hosting Tinubu’s visit where he would inaugurate the airport along with showcasing mechanized farming equipment.

She said:

“All is set for the Niger State Government to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Minna, the state capital.

“During the President’s visit, he will commission the remodelled and upgraded terminal at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport.”

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Originally an FG project, the airport remodeling was taken over by the state government due to completion delays, following consultations with relevant authorities.

The project aims to provide an alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, given its proximity to the nation’s capital.

Previously, the airport bore the name of the late Abubakar Imam, as part of a series of 15 airports named after prominent Nigerian personalities.