In a statement personally signed by him and released on Friday, Otu said the aircraft, each with a capacity of 100 passengers, are part of his administration’s plan to enhance economic mobility and position Cross River as a premier destination for tourism and investors.
At a reception ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, attended by the governor, his wife, and other dignitaries, Otu described the acquisition as “a long-overdue leap into the future of seamless connectivity and economic transformation for our dear state.”
The governor announced that the aircraft will be officially commissioned by the Ministry of Aviation on August 12, 2025.
“For too long, our people and visitors alike have endured the hardship of air travel disruptions. Today marks the beginning of the end of that era,” Otu said, noting that the new planes will help eliminate the long-standing travel challenges to and from Calabar.
