
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to Aero Alliance Limited, following a public-private partnership agreement. The handover included the execution of certificates and relevant documentation, allowing Aero Alliance to finance, rehabilitate, expand, operate, and manage the airport.
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