Sam Mbakwe Airport launched the first international flight after a large repair

History will be made today as the International Cargo Airport Sam Mbakwe in Outrri welcomed its first international flight – more than 30 years after initially assigned.

This milestone emerged after the comprehensive improvement of the runway and airport facilities, pioneered by the Governor of the State of IMO Hope Uzodimma.

Sharing Development with Journalists at Outri On Thursday, Information Commissioner, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, said the event would be witnessed by a famous hearing.

“High officials, including political and religious leaders and industrial captains, will be in Onterri that day to watch their inaugural international flights from the airport,” he announced.

As part of the Tengara event, this year’s pilgrims from the IMO state will depart directly from ITerri, marking significant changes in how the international journey is carried out in the state.

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“Christian pilgrims will be flown to the Holy Land from the airport next month,” Emelumba added, showing that the facility will be the center of religious and commercial -based international travel.

The commissioner emphasized the strategic impact of the increase, noting that residents no longer need to travel to other cities to rise to international flights.

He praised the vision of the Governor, stating, “Increasing the runway and the provision of night landing facilities at the airport is part of the deliberate efforts by Uzodimma to improve the state’s economy.”

Emelumba also highlighted the potential benefits for investors and the Diaspora community, the airport has now reached international status.

“Now the IMO airport is open to international flights, it will make it easier for investors from all over the world to access the state for business,” he said. “The IMO Diaspora community will now be more confident to return home for celebrations, without trials passing through other airports.”

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