Ortom Inspects Facilities at SMICA, Owerri Airport

The remodeled passenger terminal of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri airport will boost economic activities in the South East.

This was disclosed at the weekend by Dr. Samuel Ortom, minister of State, Trade and Investments and supervising Minister of Aviation, when he inspected facilities at the airport,

The supervising minister who expressed satisfaction with the work done at the airport was accompanied on the inspection tour by Prof. Viola Onwuliri, supervising Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Sylvester Monye, special assistant to the President, Mrs. Jamila Shu’ara, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Mr. George Uriesi, managing director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.

The tour took the inspection team to the remodeled passenger terminal, the ongoing apron expansion project and the new cargo terminal of the airport.

The two ministers at separate comments during the inspection, praised President Jonathan for envisioning the transformation agenda in the aviation industry which has led to undeniable positive developments in the industry, including the Airport Remodeling Project.

The remodeled passenger terminal in Owerri was expanded to double the size of the old terminal and has a full complement of the ultra modern terminal facilities, including conveyor belts, check-in counters, offices, toilets and shops.
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