Sokoto State Governor and chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum, Aminu Tambuwal, is asking the Federal Government to consult Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, on how he has achieved Ibom Air when the country is still struggling over a national carrier.
Governor Tambuwal gave the advice when he commissioned two new airplanes into the Ibom Air fleet.
The water cannon salute heralds the arrival of the Airbus A220 300 series planes to the Victor Attah International Airport Uyo, the latest addition to the Ibom Air fleet.
Governor Tambuwal, who is the special guest of honour, was overwhelmed by the achievements of his Akwa Ibom counterpart in the aviation sector.
For Governor Emmanuel, it’s a red letter day.
Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, commended Governor Emmanuel for his achievements in all sectors of the economy.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, Capt Mfon Udom, said that the planes are the first in West Africa.
Ibom Air now has five CRJ 900 bombardier and two Airbus A220- 300 airplanes in its fleet.
