Otu urges FAAN to upgrade Cross River airport ahead of AfSNET

Cross River Governor Bassey Otu has called on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to upgrade the facilities at the Cross River airport. This request comes ahead of the 2026 AfSNET conference, which the state is set to host. According to Punch, the governor wants the airport to be able to handle international flights.

The upgrade is necessary to accommodate the expected influx of visitors and delegates for the conference. No further details on the proposed upgrades or a timeline for completion were provided.

There was no additional information on the airport or the conference from the provided reports.

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