….As EKSG says airport fully set for commercial operations

The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) on Friday commences the official calibration of the landing system at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in readiness for commencement of commercial flights.

Touching down on the runway of the airport at exactly 4.13pm, the Calibration Aircraft conveying officials of the agency started the exercise by first carrying out a test of the runway and later other facilities including the meteorological office and control tower among others.

Calibration, in the air system industry is a process that allows safety of air navigation by conducting regular flight inspection, calibration of test equipment systems and surveillance of airspace system. It is also part of the final stages of ensuring the facility meets the global aviation standards for safe and efficient operations.

Recall that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had last month granted the airport approval to commence non-schedule flight operations.

On hand at the airport to receive the team were Commissioners for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun; Environment, Chief (Mrs) Tosin Aluko; Transport, Hon. Ajobiewe Kehinde, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode among others.

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Briefing Journalist shortly after the exercise, the Chairman of the Ekiti State Airport Project, Air vice Marshal Sunday Makinde (Rtd) said, the calibrator aircraft and NAMA officials mission at the airport was to assess and fine-tuned the navigational aids installed at the airport which include, instrument landing systems, communication radios, and other essential equipment required for safe and efficient operations.

Expressing his delight at the progress of the airport, Mr Makinde explained that the airport is fully ready for operation and that it can accommodate any type of aircraft.

In his own remarks, the Commissioner for Information, Chief Taiwo Olatubosun explained that with series of inspections by relevant regulatory aviation agencies and certifications, the Airport is ready for smooth take off.

Describing the development as a dream come true, Chief Olatunbosun said the airport would open new doors for investment, tourism, and economic growth in the state as well as facilitate business, attract investors, and make life easier for the people.

While assuring that the development would boost the socio economic and industrial development of the state, the Commissioner said the completion of the airport was a testament that Governor Oyebanji remains committed to transforming the state’s economy and establish it as a hub for both local and international connectivity