Faulty Runway Lighting At Sultan Airport – Gov. Ahmed Aliyu

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu

Sokoto State Government has raised serious safety concerns over the inadequate navigational lighting system at Sultan Abubakar III International Airport. Governor Ahmed Aliyu recently had his say during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, at his office in Abuja.

According to him, the defect is already forcing aircraft to divert to neighbouring states during night operations; therefore, something has to be done soon.

He concluded by calling on the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to urgently repair and upgrade the airport’s aviation lighting system ahead of the 2026 Hajj airlift.

His words, “We are deeply concerned about the absence of a reliable lighting system at Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, especially as preparations intensify for the 2026 Hajj operations.

The inability of airlines to operate at night is already denying the state significant aviation opportunities. If the situation persists, it could complicate logistics for Hajj operations and other scheduled flights.”

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