Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA has upgraded Anambra Airport To CAT 6.
Gatekeepers News reports the NCAA has upgraded the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri to aerodrome rescue and fire fighting, ARFF category 6, to operate Boeing 737-700 or its equivalent.
The Director-General of NCAA, Musa Nuhu made this approval known in a letter sent to the Governor of the State, Chief Willie Obiano.
The letter partly read, “This is to inform His Excellency that the on-site assessment of the existing facilities and personnel at the fire station revealed that the level of protection is appropriate to and commensurate with aerodrome rescue and fire fighting category 6 operation.
“In view of the above, the Authority hereby grants approval al for the upgrade of the Anambra International Cargo Airport to aerodrome rescue and firefighting (ARFF) category 6 to operate Boeing 737-700 or its equivalent.”
The upgrade reflects Gov Obiano’s determination towards ensuring that the Anambra airport functions at full capacity to offer ndi Anambra the best services.
