The much-anticipated airline project by the Enugu State Government, Enugu Air, is set to become operational before the end of March, 2025.
Governor Peter Mbah shared this news while meeting with a team of filmmakers working on a movie project set in the State.
Governor Mbah explained that his administration is acutely aware of the challenges travelers face when flying into Enugu from various locations, noting that launching a State-owned airline is a strategic solution to address these difficulties and improve air travel access to and from the Coal city State.
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He noted that Enugu Air, along with several other projects across multiple sectors, is part of a broader initiative to revitalize the State’s economy, including the entertainment industry and other previously thriving sectors.
On the filmmakers’ project, the Governor observed that Enugu has long been a hub for the movie industry.
He stated that now is the time for the State to begin making significant investments in the sector, a process which he announced has already begun.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
