Domestic flight activities have recommenced at the Kaduna International Airport after a suspension of more than five months. Commercial airlines had halted their flights to the airport due to security concerns and logistical issues.
At precisely 5:10 pm on Monday, a commercial passenger plane arriving from Lagos landed at the airport, marked by enhanced security measures, signifying the revival of flight services along this route.
The Manager of Kaduna International Airport Manager, Adamu Sheikh, declared the airport safe and secure for both passengers and airline operations, insisting that the airport was never shut down due to bandit attacks.
Bandits had attacked the precinct of the airport in March 2022, thereby forcing suspension of flight operations.
Although Azman Air had continued operations on the Kaduna route following the attack, it also suspended flights into the airport approximately five months ago. This forced passengers traveling the Lagos-Kaduna route to either land in Kano or Abuja and proceed to Kaduna by road.
However, on Monday, a commercial passenger plane from Lagos landed at the airport, bringing joy to airport officials and passengers who urged the government to maintain the airport’s safety and functionality.
According to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), more airlines are expected to resume operations at the Kaduna airport. The airport managers also assured passengers and airline operators that adequate security measures have been put in to ensure the safety of passengers and airline operators.
