Jigawa Secures Approval For Installation Of Cargo Facilities At Dutse Airport 

By Mohammed Abubakar Dutse

As part of its resolve to transform the Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi International Airport, Dutse into a cargo hub, the Jigawa state government said it has secured the approval of the relevant aviation agency the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to begin the installation of cargo facilities at the airport.

Governor Umar Namadi who dropped the hint during a routine facility inspection and calibration mission at the  airport conducted by a technical team from the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), re-iterated the determination of the state government to fully cooperate with to ensure the success of the exercise.

Speaking while interacting with the NAMA team,  led by the General Manager Calibration, of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, (NAMA) Engr. Miri Selzin) Namadi underlined the importance of adhering to aviation’s best safety practices.

“Today is an important day for us in our efforts to ensure that all airport facilities in Jigawa State operate in accordance with best practices,” the governor said.

He commended the airport management for their proactive approach to safety through the calibration process.

Fielding questions from journalists, Governor Namadi confirmed that discussions with FAAN have led to the approval of installing cargo facilities at the airport.

“We have been in discussions with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, and they have already granted us approval to begin installing cargo facilities at the airport, in preparation for the full launch of the cargo airport.”

The governor expressed confidence in maintaining high standards as the airport prepares to be among the best.

He noted that the development aligns with the Federal Government’s drive to diversify the economy and position the state as a strategic logistics and agricultural export hub.

The governor stressed the need to maintain global best practices in airport operations, adding that the state government would provide all necessary support to ensure the seamless take-off of cargo services.

“Today, we can proudly say that this is one of the best airports in Nigeria. We will continue to uphold this standard!”

“We will continue to do our best to ensure that all necessary facilities at the airport are operational and up to standard.”

Speaking earlier,  the NAMA team leader, clarified their mission’s objective by saying that they were in  Dutse, “specifically to check your navigational aids and ensure compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization, (ICA0)  standards,” adding that, following the ground checks, the team will assess the performance of equipment to certify optimal operations.