Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has commis­sioned the newly constructed access road to Sokoto’s Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport.

According to Mr. Tunde Moshood, the minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Key­amo used the visit to lay the groundwork for the construc­tion of a new protocol lounge at the airport as part of on­going efforts to modernise the country’s aviation infra­structure.

The statement suggested that the minister was greet­ed by Dr. Ahmed Sokoto, the Governor of Sokoto State, as the visit coincided with the governor’s second year in office.

According to Moshood, the event highlighted the spirit of collaboration be­tween the federal and state governments in providing high-quality infrastructure that improves air travel, safety, and the passenger ex­perience.

According to the state­ment, Keyamo stated that the airport serves not only Sokoto but also the entire North-Western region.

“These infrastructure upgrades are critical for im­proving the passenger experi­ence and facilitating regional development,” he stated.

Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authori­ty of Nigeria (FAAN), and some of the agency’s top directors were among those that accompanied the min­ister.

Traditional rulers, state officials, and aviation stake­holders were among those in attendance at the event.

Keyamo’s visit reflects the Federal Government’s ongo­ing investment in aviation infrastructure, which is a critical driver of economic growth, regional integration, and national pride, according to the statement.