FG to Complete Sokoto Airport Before 2026 Hajj
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to making the Sokoto State Hajj Airport fully operational ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto.
Keyamo highlighted the strategic importance of Sokoto as a key hub for Hajj operations, stressing that all relevant aviation agencies would be mobilised to ensure the airport meets operational standards in time for the pilgrimage.
He also directed key officials, including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry and the Managing Directors of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, to urgently identify and resolve any bottlenecks hindering the project’s completion.
Earlier, Governor Aliyu commended the Federal Government for its support, revealing that the airport fully funded by the Sokoto State Government is about 90 per cent complete.
He further disclosed that arrangements had been finalised for the acquisition of five aircraft, expected within the next two to three weeks, to support the commencement of operations.
