FG Can’t Run Airports And Attract Private Sector Investments At The Same Time – Festus Keyamo

Posted by: Folamidavid in Politics Jul 8, 2025

Festus Keyamo

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has said that the Federal Government concessioned the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, in order to aid private sector investments.

He recently highlighted the inefficiencies in government-run operations, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, it is impossible for the government to run airports and attract meaningful private sector investments at the same time, and doing that for a long time is the reason why the Enugu Airport kept running at a loss for years.

He added that now that the governor has embraced a private-sector approach, Enugu residents are set to enjoy an aviation hub that is of a global standard in the state.

His words, “The government cannot successfully run airports and attract meaningful private sector investments simultaneously. We are currently operating the Enugu Airport at a loss. With the governor’s private-sector drive, we are now creating an international aviation hub right here in Enugu.

Dr. Peter Mbah was the first governor to visit me after I was sworn in. He never gave me breathing space. His pace is incredible. Even though he is of a different political party, we must admit he is one of the best-performing governors in Nigeria today.”

WOW.