Yobe State locked down a deal with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency to get the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu ready for actual commercial flights. Managing Director Farouq Ahmed Umar signed for NAMA, while Commissioner Muhammad Muhammad Bara and Permanent Secretary Mustapha Abba Geidam handled things on the state side.
NAMA will handle all the technical stuff like air traffic control, navigation systems, and search and rescue support. Governor Mai Mala Buni wants to make sure 2026 Hajj pilgrims can fly out from there, which would be the first international passenger action at this airport.
Permanent Secretary Geidam admitted they don't have a firm start date locked in yet for regular passenger operations, but said all the prep work is happening to speed things up. The state is pushing hard to open up the region for more trade and jobs through this airport project.
NAMA will handle all the technical stuff like air traffic control, navigation systems, and search and rescue support. Governor Mai Mala Buni wants to make sure 2026 Hajj pilgrims can fly out from there, which would be the first international passenger action at this airport.
Permanent Secretary Geidam admitted they don't have a firm start date locked in yet for regular passenger operations, but said all the prep work is happening to speed things up. The state is pushing hard to open up the region for more trade and jobs through this airport project.
