As an aftermath of the recent fire incident, which consumed the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, the Imo State Capital, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma, has said Zenith Insurance has conducted evaluation of the damage to the terminal and agreed to pay the claims in full.
Dunoma, who visited the airport on April 11, 2019 said that FAAN will do all within its powers to ensure that the airport is renovated as soon as possible, so as to ameliorate the inconveniences the incident may cause airport users. This visit was the second of such from the management of the aviation authority in two days, as the Director of Engineering Services of the Authority, Engr Salisu Daura had earlier led a team of Management staff to the airport on the 10th April, 2019.
The FAAB boss who went straight to the scene of the incident to see for himself the extent of damage caused by the fire, was joined by the Authority’s Directors of Engineering Services, Human Resources & Administration, Commercial & Business Development, General Managers, Civil & Building, Safety as well as the Airport Manager and her team.
Engr Dunoma, who used the opportunity to appreciate the outgoing governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and the Governor Elect, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha for their support and timely intervention during the incident. He also thanked the Air Force commandant, the Divisional Police Officer, Owerri airport command and their team for the role they played during the incident.