Nigeria, April 28 -- Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that Ibom Air's first international flight will depart from Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on 2 May, marking a significant milestone in the state's aviation development.

In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, the government said the flight would be operated by Ibom Air to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana.

The statement noted that this development followed presidential approval for the airport's upgrade to international status and investments by Governor Umo Eno's administration to meet required operational standards.

According to the government, the inaugural international flight is scheduled to de...