The General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri, is set to commence full international operations by January 1, 2025, DAILY POST learned.

This comes as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, led other delegates on a one-day work visit to the facility in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

DAILY POST reports that airport facilities are being upgraded to enhance connectivity for the North East Zone and strengthen Maiduguri’s role in international air travel and cargo transportation.

During the meeting, Governor Zulum lauded Keyamo’s performance in the country’s aviation since his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Governor reaffirmed the Borno State Government’s commitment to collaborating fully with the Federal Government to ensure the successful launch of operations on January 1, 2025.

On his part, Keyamo emphasised the importance of the project as a symbol of growth and resilience for the region, noting that the General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport is poised to be the first fully operational international airport in the North East Zone.