Zamfara State don finally witness historic moment as first aircraft land for Gusau International Airport after more than 30 years since dem create the state. The test landing happen on Sunday around 4:30pm, and Governor Dauda Lawal dey present to witness the development wey officials describe as landmark achievement for the state aviation sector.
The aircraft wey land na Bombardier Challenger 605 with registration number 5N-FGZ. According to statement from Governor Lawal spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the flight na one-off operational assessment to test the airport capability for VIP movements wey dey schedule for next week. The Federal Government of Nigeria conduct the test flight as part of preparation for high-profile movements.
Governor Lawal talk say “Today go remain historic day for the history of Zamfara State as Governor Lawal witness the landing of maiden flight at Gusau International Airport. The aircraft with registration 5N-FGZ perform one-off test to assess the airport capability for VIP movements schedule for next week.”
Before the test flight, Zamfara State Government request permission from Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Authority grant one-time “No Technical Objection” (NTO) to allow the aircraft land for Gusau. The operation follow Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) Part 12.1.4.1(c) and conduct under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), meaning the flight only happen from sunrise to sunset.
The successful test landing na big boost for Governor Lawal administration infrastructure drive. Since dem create Zamfara State over 30 years ago, the state never get functional airport. This development come as Governor Lawal don announce since April 2025 say the airport dey near completion and go become operational within four months.
Governor Lawal don talk about the importance of airport to improve accessibility to Zamfara State. Currently, investors wey want visit the state dey face difficult journey from Abuja wey fit take up to seven hours by road. This long and sometimes dangerous journey don dey discourage potential investors from coming to the state.
The test flight success show say the airport project dey on track and ready to open new opportunities for Zamfara State. With functional airport, the state go fit attract more business investments, improve tourism, and make travel easier for residents and visitors. The development also fit help reduce the security challenges wey dey affect the state by making movement faster and more secure.
As Zamfara prepare for VIP movements next week, authorities dey work to ensure all safety standards dey meet. The successful test landing na positive sign say the airport project go deliver on its promises to transform transportation for the state after three decades of waiting.
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