President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the the renaming of 15 airports in Nigeria as a tribute to notable citizens who have made significant contributions to the country.
The announcement is contained in a statement signed on Friday by the Head of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi, Ministry of Aviation.
The decision aims to honour prominent Nigerians who have played important roles in the nation’s development.
Among the renamed airports are:
1. Akure International Airport, now named after Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu.
2. Benin International Airport, renamed Oba Akenzua 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 renamed airports serve as a recognition and appreciation of the remarkable contributions made by the individuals in various fields.