The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans for an Aviation Village near the Victor Attah International Airport.

Speaking at the airport during a brief ceremony to receive a new A220- 300 series aircraft for the state-owned Ibom Air, the Governor said the growth and expansion of Ibom Air, is worth celebrating and enjoined all Akwa Ibomites to always remain grateful to God for the airline.

He harped on the need to always show gratitude saying, “we will always gather to celebrate growth, hard work, commitment and dedication because Ibom Air is the pride of Akwa Ibom State.

He also promise to always remain supportive of the airline, he said his government will continue to place premium on tourism and other investment opportunities in State, saying the State is destination of choice.

He said the new plane was different from the earlier ordered ten new A220-300 series aircraft and that when the nine remaining previously expected aircraft arrive, the Airline would boast of 11 A220 airplanes.

He commended the security agencies, the royal fathers and religious leaders, the youths and elders for the role in making the State to remain peaceful.