{
  "id": 19743380,
  "title": "FG hands P’H airport to private operator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/fg-hands-ph-airport-to-private-operator-19743380",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T02:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-hands-ph-airport-to-private-operator/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government has transferred control of the Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport in Port Harcourt to a private operator through a signed concession agreement. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and Eyo Asuquo, Group Managing Director of PH Airport Limited, signed the deal after discussions with aviation labour unions. The unions, led by Ben Nnabue, approved the agreement after being assured that no workers would lose their jobs due to the concession. Nnabue emphasized that worker welfare and job security were crucial in their decision. Asuquo highlighted Port Harcourt's strategic position in the Gulf of Guinea, which could boost the airport as a regional commerce gateway. The private operator aims to enhance infrastructure, raise operational standards, and foster economic growth around the airport.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government has signed a concession agreement for the Port Harcourt airport with PH Airport Limited, assuring aviation unions of no job losses. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-hands-ph-airport-to-private-operator/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}