OBINNA UCHENDU, Abakaliki
Ebonyi State government in partnership with the United Nigeria Airline has concluded arrangements fot the Chuba Okadigbo Airport Onueke, Ezza South local government area of the State to commence commercial flight operation from the 13th of this Month.
The State Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Mrs. Ngozi Obichukwu who made the disclosure in Abakaliki the Ebonyi State capital stated that all it’s set for the smooth commencement of the commercial flight operations.
“It is now officially confirmed that we are to kick start our commercial flight operations with the United Nigeria Airlines on the 13th of June, 2025 from Lagos and Abuja from the Chuba Okadigbo International airport, Onueke.
“Again, the commercial operations are starting from 13th JUNE, 2025. And it will be plying Abuja to Onueke same day and Onueke to Abuja. Then, on the 18TH June, it will fly Lagos to Onueke and Onueke to Lagos.
Mrs. Obichulwu maintained that subsequently, flight operations by the same airline in the airport will be Mondays and Fridays.
“There is no online booking yet as the ministry is under Regulations after which, it will be permitted to go online .
“The airport is strictly monitored by Aviation Regulatory bodies. The ticket cost is at a cheap rate of N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira Only) for Abuja to Onueke and from Onueke (Abakaliki) to Abuja.
“Payments are to be made into the Ebonyi State Government’s account, Ministry of Aviation and Transport Technology, Abakaliki. Ends.
