The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a group of prominent Igbo intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has rejected the Federal Government’s concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to a private company.

ILT President, Elochukwu Amucheazi, and Secretary, Jerry Chukwuokolo, said that the proposed concession had generated controversy over issues of transparency, inadequate consultation, labour concerns, for such a strategic national asset.

ILT rejected the arrangement, warning that the withdrawal of Federal Government funding would compromise the airport’s infrastructure, operational efficiency, safety standards and passenger experience.

It will be recalled that Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), last Thursday formally handed over the airport to Aero Alliance Limited after the completion of the necessary documentation.

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