Anambra State Govt to Commence Construction of New Airport in Ndikelionwu

The Anambra State Government is set to begin the construction of a new airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area, as part of its broader development agenda.

During a recent tour of the proposed site, Engr. Martins Emeka Nwafor, Managing Director of Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport and Chairman of the newly formed Airport and Aerotropolis Committee, highlighted the importance of identifying a suitable location for the project. He emphasized that the airport, coupled with an industrial park, will serve as the foundation for an aerotropolis — an airport-driven urban development designed to unlock economic opportunities.

“This project will be a game changer for the state,” Engr. Nwafor said. “By combining aviation infrastructure with commercial, residential, and logistics facilities, we aim to create a dynamic airport-driven city that attracts investments and boosts industrialization.”

He further noted that having multiple airports in the state will significantly enhance industrial growth and overall development.

Community leaders from Ndikelionwu, including the former President-General of Ndikelionwu Welfare Association, Hon. Fabian Nwosu, and Vice President Hon. Ifesinachi Chukwurah Onwurah, expressed gratitude to the state government for choosing their community for this transformative project. They pledged full support, cooperation, and security to ensure the timely completion of the airport.

The site visit was attended by key stakeholders such as Prof. Charles O. Ofoegbu, MD/CEO of Anambra State Solid Minerals Development Company Limited; Retired Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi, SSA to the Governor on Security; architect and founder of Sliding Towers, Mr. Chukwudi Ezenwa; as well as community chiefs, elders, and technical experts from the state’s solid minerals company who provided geomapping assessments.

This initiative marks a critical step toward positioning Anambra State as a hub for commerce and industry in the region.