Akwa Ibom Govt denies alleged airline monopoly
The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed allegations that it prevented other airline operators from doing business at the state-owned Victor Attah International Airport. Ibom Air has been the sole airline operator in the state since its inception in 2019, prompting speculation that it enjoyed a monopoly. At a ministerial press briefing at Government House, […] Akwa Ibom Govt denies alleged…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has denied allegations that it restricted other airline operators from operating at the state-owned Victor Attah International Airport. The government has been the sole airline operator since the inception of Ibom Air in 2019, leading to speculation of a monopoly. At a press briefing, Engineer Uwem Ekanem, the Honorary Special Adviser on Aviation, clarified that the government has initiated discussions with ValueJet and concluded arrangements for Air Peace to commence operations.
He emphasized that the notion of a monopoly is incorrect. Meanwhile, Emem Almond Bob, the supervising commissioner for the Ministry of Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, stated that the project's delay was due to insufficient investment. Despite securing necessary federal approvals, the government is actively seeking investors to expedite the Ibom Deep Seaport's commencement.
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