Manager Raises Hope on Port Harcourt Airport Facility

Stories by Chinedu Eze

The Manager of Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, Rivers State, Mrs. Ifesinachi Ezike, has assured Nigerians that the level of work going on at the airport would elevate it to become the best in Nigeria.

Fielding questions from journalists recently in Lagos, Ezike said that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the staff of the airport were ever determined to meet all the high standards of the airport of its status in terms of facilities, passenger facilitation and comfort.

“Following the first Management Retreat of FAAN’s senior staff, where the Managing Director Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku unveiled the focus on professionalism, efficiency, and excellence to realise the transformation agenda of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, we at Port Harcourt International Airport sprang into action by crafting a vision for the airport. Without a vision, one can only grope in the dark. Our vision is to be a leader among sustainable and financially viable airports, ensuring quality service delivery, operational excellence, and economic growth,” the Airport Manager said.

She said that with funds provided by FAAN management, the staff of the airport has moved to enhance the airport’s facilities and equipment within the available resources. This includes effective grass management on both the landside and airside, the grass around the airfield is now meticulously maintained to meet the regulatory height requirements specified by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and that both the domestic and international terminals have seen significant improvements in facilities and ambience, ensuring a pleasurable passenger experience.