The Jigawa State Government has received approval from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to commence the installation of cargo facilities at Dutse International Airport.
The announcement was made by Governor Umar Namadi, as reported by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) official X account on Monday.
This move forms part of the state government’s broader plan to transform Dutse Airport into a fully operational cargo hub, aimed at boosting trade and enhancing logistics capacity across the region.
Governor Namadi disclosed the development during a routine facility inspection and calibration exercise conducted by a technical team from the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).
The governor confirmed that discussions with FAAN culminated in approval for the installation of cargo facilities, signaling a major step toward the airport’s cargo hub status.
(Nairametrics)
