Commercial flights begin from Abuja to Kebbi

Governor Nasir Idris has flagged off the commencement of commercial flights from Abuja to the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi.

A scheduled flight has touched down at the airport to signal the beginning of the fight operation.

The governor said the exercise was to ease the transportation of people of Kebbi State and promote investment drive into the state.

 Shortly after the arrival of the maiden shuttle by “NG Eagle Airlines, Governor Idris expressed delight over the resumption of commercial flights to the state, assuring the management of patronage by passengers.

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He commended NG Eagle Airlines for its professional operations, adding, “I have entered your flight from Sokoto to Abuja that is why I developed interest in your airline.”