Kebbi Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has formally flagged off the resumption of commercial flight operations from the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi to Abuja.
A scheduled flight touched down at the airport Wednesday evening to signal the beginning of the exercise.
In his remark, shortly after the arrival of the maiden shuttle, operated by “NG Eagle Airlines”, Governor Nasir Idris expressed delight about the resumption of commercial flights to the state, assuring the management of patronage by passengers as he commended the NG Eagle Airlines for its professional operations.
The Chairman of the Airline, Abdullahi Ahmed on behalf of the management gave an award of appreciation to the Governor.
Before now, the State Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the resumption of flight operations from the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi to Abuja.
According to the announcement, flights will only be operated on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. This, according to the governor, is to ease transportation of people of Kebbi State and promote investment drive into the state.