The Dutse International Airport constructed by the Jigawa State government yesterday recorded its maiden commercial flight operation.
The ceremony, which was marked by a commercial flight of Overland Airline, which made a maiden landing from Abuja at exactly 12.45pm at the Dutse International Airport.
The first flight was accompanied by the Jigawa State Deputy Governor, Alhaji. Ahmed Mahmud Gumel, top government functionaries, and others excited indigenes.
In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman Dutse Capital Development Authority (DCDA) Alh. Bashir Suleiman commended the Jigawa State government for completing the first ever fastest gigantic International Airport of a repute with all modern facilities at a short period of time.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Sule Lamido said the success of the edifice was informed by the commitment and collaborative efforts among the state government and the airliners.
