In a recent development, President Muhammadu Buhari has granted approval for the renaming of 15 airports in Nigeria as a tribute to notable individuals who have made significant contributions to the country.
The Ministry of Aviation, in a statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi announced the approval on Friday.
The decision aims to honour prominent Nigerians who have played important roles in the nation’s development.
The airports that have been renamed include:
1. Akure International Airport, now named after Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu
2. Benin International Airport, renamed Oba Akinzua II
3. Dutse International Airport, now known as Muhammed Nuhu Sanusi
4. Ebonyi International Airport, renamed Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo
5. Gombe International Airport, now named Brigadier Zakari Maimalari
6. Ibadan International Airport, renamed Samuel Ladoke Akintola
7. Ilorin International Airport, now known as General Tunde Abdullahi Idiagbon
8. Kaduna International Airport, renamed General Hassan Usman Katsina
9. Maiduguri International Airport, now named after President Muhammadu Buhari
10. Makurdi International Airport, renamed Joseph Sarwuan Tarka
11. Minna International Airport, now known as Mallam Abubakar Imam
12. Nasarrawa International Airport, renamed Sheikh Usman Danfodio
13. Osubi International Airport, now named Alfred Diete Spiff
14. Port Harcourt International Airport, renamed Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo
15. Yola International Airport, now known as Lamido Aliyu Mustapha Airport
The renaming of these airports serves as a recognition and appreciation of the remarkable contributions made by these individuals in various fields.
