The Federal Ministry of Aviation shared a memorandum on June 1, 2023, signed by Mrs. Joke Olatunji on behalf of the Director of Airport Operations, confirming the name changes.
A statement revealed that the President’s decision to rename the airports was part of his comprehensive aviation sector reforms. This move aims to recognize the significant contributions made by these individuals to the nation’s progress.
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The airports that have undergone name changes include the Maiduguri Airport, now renamed after the immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari. Furthermore, the Port Harcourt Airport has been renamed after the late nationalist Obafemi Awolowo. The Nasarawa Airport pays tribute to the late founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, Usman Dan Fodio.
In addition, the late Oba of Benin, Oba Akenzua II, has been honored by renaming the Benin Airport. The Ebonyi Airport now bears the name of the late Senate President, Chuba Okadigbo. The Ibadan Airport is now named after the late Premier of the old Western Region, Ladoke Akintola.
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The comprehensive list of the renamed airports is as follows:
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