CURRENT REPORT BLOG, the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced the renaming of several federal airports across Nigeria, according to a memo from the Federal Ministry of Aviation. The memo, dated June 1, 2023, and signed by Mrs. Joke Olatunji for the Director of Airport Operations, stated that these changes were part of the ongoing reforms in the aviation sector.
The renaming of the airports is seen as a significant move to pay tribute to notable Nigerians who have le
ft a lasting impact on the nation. Among the airports affected, Maiduguri Airport has been renamed after the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, while Port Harcourt Airport now bears the name of the late nationalist Obafemi Awolowo. Furthermore, the Nasarawa Airport has been immortalized in honor of the late founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, Usman Dan Fodio.
Here is the comprehensive list of the renamed airports and the distinguished individuals they now honor:
Akure Airport – Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu
Benin Airport – Oba Akenzua II
Dutse Airport – Muhammad Nuhu Sanusi
Ebonyi Airport – Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo
Gombe Airport – Brigadier Zakari Maimalari
Ibadan Airport – Samuel Ladoke Akintola
Ilorin Airport – Gen. Tunde Idiagbon
Kaduna Airport – Hassan Usman Katsina
Maiduguri Airport – Gen. Mumammadu Buhari
Makurdi Airport – Joseph Sarwuan Tarka
Minna Airport – Mallam Abubakar Imam
Nasarawa Airport – Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio
Osubi Airport – Alfred Diete Spiff
Port Harcourt Airport – Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo
Yola Airport – Lamido Aliyu Mustapha
This momentous decision by President Tinubu showcases the government’s commitment to honoring the legacies of exceptional individuals who have played significant roles in shaping Nigeria’s history. By renaming these airports, the nation pays homage to the contributions and achievements of these revered personalities.
By Osuagwu Justine
