Jet bridges Arrive Victor Attah Int’l Airport Uyo Ahead of April International Operations Take-off
Passenger Boarding Bridges, procured for international fight operations at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State have been delivered at the airport in readiness for commencement of international flights.
The jet bridges were delivered at the international wing of the airport on Sunday, 15 February 2026. after a five hour convoy movement from Onne Port, Port Harcourt. The delivery of the key equipment is part of the accelerated preparations of the Akwa Ibom State government to ensure the commencement of international operations from April 2026.
According to sources at the airport, additional aviation equipment procured from China has already been cleared at Onne Port and is currently en route to Uyo. The equipment is being transported on low bed trailers moving at an average speed of twenty five kilometres per hour under combined security escort. Arrival is expected today, Monday, 16 February 2026.
Modern passenger boarding bridges are enclosed and movable elevated walkways that link the terminal gate directly to an aircraft. The bridge allows passengers to board and disembark safely and comfortably while shielding them from weather conditions and airside traffic. The systems are telescopic and can extend, retract, rotate and adjust in height to serve different aircraft types. Trained personnel operate them to ensure precise alignment with aircraft doors.
With about two and a half months to the planned April start of international flights, the state government on Wednesday, 12 February 2026, reaffirmed its readiness to meet the timeline. The assurance followed an inspection of the international terminal led by Commissioner Emem Bob and a high level technical team.
The inspection covered key infrastructure and operational areas. These included the terminal access road, car park, apron, taxiway, perimeter security fencing, smart internet systems, power transmission facilities, transformers and medium voltage power panels.
After a technical review meeting with contractors and engineers on site, the commissioner expressed confidence that the project would meet the April deadline. He said the governor remains fully committed to delivering a world class international airport facility within the approved timeframe and that the current progress report supports the feasibility of the schedule.
The Chairman of VKS Construction Ltd, Engr Oliver Ebong, said the company expects to complete the terminal by the end of March, ahead of the April target.
The push for international operations followed a technical assessment by a Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. After that visit, Governor Umo Eno inaugurated an implementation committee chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, to oversee the airport’s transition to full international status.