Tag: Enugu

How Coal Mining Died In Igbo Land

Coal generated lots of revenue for Nigeria between the years 1916 and 1970 when it was one of Nigeria’s major revenue earners. In the south eastern part of the country exploration of the mineral began proper in present day Enugu State in 1909, with production at the mines in Onyeama, Ogbete, Iva Valley and Okpara…… Continue reading How Coal Mining Died In Igbo Land

Enugu Airport Reopening Date Kicked Forward, As Some Had Earlier Predicted

Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika said on Tuesday that he will be relocating his office to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu temporary to directly supervise the rehabilitation of the airport which he said will be completed before the end of April 2020. The Minister also announced that the new terminal building for…… Continue reading Enugu Airport Reopening Date Kicked Forward, As Some Had Earlier Predicted

Fix Enugu Airport Instead Of Closing It Down

Immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said that Enugu Airport, Igbo Land should be shut down over some problems that should have been solved by the Federal Government long before now. But shutting the airport down over fixable problems would be tantamount to throwing the baby away with the bathwater. The next Minister…… Continue reading Fix Enugu Airport Instead Of Closing It Down

Enugu Airport Closure: An Appeal For Owerri, Asaba Airports

In the same spirit and manner which [Minister] Hadi Sirika had persistently argued for the convenience of passengers to be taken into account when Kaduna airport was fixed before Abuja airport traffic was diverted there to allow for fixing of Abuja airport. The Federal Government should demonstrate sincerity and prepare Sam Mbakwe Intl airport Owerri…… Continue reading Enugu Airport Closure: An Appeal For Owerri, Asaba Airports