Commercial flight operations to commence at Yobe’s cargo airport – Official
Commercial flight operations to commence at Yobe’s cargo airport – Official
Yobe government and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to commence full commercial operations at the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport (MBICA), Damaturu.
Dr Mustapha Geidam, Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Transport and Energy said in a statement issued on Wednesday in Damaturu.
Geidam said the agreement was signed by NAMA’s Managing Director, Mr Farouq Umar, and Alhaji Muhammad Bara, the state Commissioner for Transport and Energy.
Under the agreement, he said, NAMA would provide critical services to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant aerodrome operations at MBICA, including Air Traffic Control (ATC) services of managing aircraft movements within the airport airspace.
“Others include communication services – provision and maintenance of aeronautical communication systems, Navigation and Surveillance Systems – including Instrument Landing Systems, radar coverage, and flight path monitoring.
“Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) ensuring pilots and airlines receive up-to-date flight and operational information.
“Search and Rescue Coordination Support within national airspace regulations would also be provided under the agreement,” he said.
The permanent secretary said that the SLA had brought MBICA on the verge of full compliance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) operational and safety standards.
“Gov. Mai Mala Buni described the process as a “major leap in our journey to open Yobe State to global aviation, trade, and investment opportunities.
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“Buni reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the departure and arrival of the 2026 Hajj pilgrims commence successfully from the airport, marking the first-ever international passenger movement through the airport.
“He commended the Ministry of Transport and Energy, NAMA, and all technical partners for their dedication, addi g that MBICA will significantly boost economic activities, job creation, and infrastructural modernisation across the state,” he said.
Geidam assured the ministry’s commitment to working closely with NAMA, federal aviation agencies and all technical stakeholders to fast-track a successful certification and readiness of MBICA for commercial flights.
He, however, expressed the ministry’s appreciation to the governor for his visionary leadership and continued investment in infrastructure that will benefit the people of the state.
