Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano and other government officials on Monday welcomed the first set of passengers that boarded the first Embraer 195-e2 aircraft at the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, in Umueri.
This is after approval was given by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the operation of Boeing 737-700 aircraft or its equivalent at the Umueri International Airport.
The aircraft, from Air Peace Airline, one of the frontline carriers in Nigeria landed safely, from Lagos at Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri.
Speaking after receiving the 124 passengers on biard the flight from Lagos to Anambra, Obiano said, This is a great day and that is why I came to welcome the first set of passengers that landed on this aircraft using a bigger plane.
The governor welcomed the passengers, including the pilot, with a handshake
