As 12 coys apply to build MRO, cargo warehouses
Nigeria’s aspirations for export-driven economic growth through air cargo and becoming Africa’s leading cargo export hub appear promising as the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, AICPA, targets making the country a cargo export hub in Africa.
The state government-owned airport has developed a master plan to engage cargo consolidators locally and internationally.

Aviation World gathered that a total of 12 companies have already submitted applications for the construction of cargo warehouses, Fixed Base Operation, FBO, Maintenance And Repairs Operation, MRO, aircraft fuel dump, others, waiting for approvals.

The companies include, Air Peace, Link Global, Master Energy, Conoil, CITA, Afreximbank.
Others are Jkpeez Impex, Ndano Energy, Global Clean-Up, Folio, Zion Marines Ltd, Bachanam.

Nigeria loses $1bn annually to non-certification, others — Experts

Meanwhile, there have been concerns about the country’s position in the continent as regards cargo operations, as stakeholders have lamented that the country loses $1 billion annually to non-certification of agric produce for export.

Currently, Nigeria is in number five position in Africa, with Kenya, Ethiopia topping the chart.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report on Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics for the second quarter of 2023, most of the commodities exported from Nigeria are transported by sea, with maritime transport accounting for a significant 98.94 percent of total exports.

We developed an airport masterplan —AICPA MD

However, AICPA, Managing Director, Martins Nwafor, told Aviation World that the major policy thrust of Anambra international cargo and passenger airport is efficient air cargo operations and handling as well as effective domestic passenger satisfactory flights and effective facilitations.

He highlighted that the airport project was initially scheduled to be delivered within 24 months but was practically delivered within 15 months and ready for full operation within 20 months.

In his words: “We had our demonstration flight on the 30th of April, 2021, which saw three airplanes of different sizes landing and taking off successfully.
“We have developed an airport masterplan which clearly defined and designated a location for the constructions, having taken into consideration the available agro-allied products that can be exported from Anambra to other international and domestic market




The companies include, Air Peace, Link Global, Master Energy, Conoil, CITA, Afreximbank.

Others are Jkpeez Impex, Ndano Energy, Global Clean-Up, Folio, Zion Marines Ltd, Bachanam.

Nigeria loses $1bn annually to non-certification, others — Experts

Meanwhile, there have been concerns about the country’s position in the continent as regards cargo operations, as stakeholders have lamented that the country loses $1 billion annually to non-certification of agric produce for export.

Currently, Nigeria is in number five position in Africa, with Kenya, Ethiopia topping the chart.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report on Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics for the second quarter of 2023, most of the commodities exported from Nigeria are transported by sea, with maritime transport accounting for a significant 98.94 percent of total exports.

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In contrast, air transport contributes a mere 0.55 percent to Nigeria’s export volume, reflecting a significant opportunity for growth.

During a tour at AICPA weekend, the coordinator of Aviacargo Roadmap Committee, Mr. Ikechi Uko, stated that we have 20 cargo airports in Nigeria, yet we are not able to export, as the goods rots away in farms.

According to him, “We have visited Kenya, Ethiopia, and Ghana among other countries to see what they have done in terms of cargo exportation.

“Lots of our goods are rejected abroad due to packaging, not meeting specifications among others.

“Everybody knows that Nigeria is not doing well in the air cargo business. Our position in air cargo in Africa is very low and the solutions to ensure that Nigeria’s air cargo is booming necessitated not only the setting up of the committee but also led to the visit of Anambra and other airports in South East.


“There is a need to increase the volume of cargo, especially agri-produce from Nigeria to boost foreign exchange and to create jobs for Nigerians.

“Many cargo planes that arrive Nigeria to drop products fly back empty because Nigeria does not have much to export, yet we have airports all over the country but we have not been able to use what we have invested to solve our problem.

“For Nigeria to increase its export of farm produce it had to adopt a new strategy, which include finding out what the international market needs, cultivating crops following standard processes as every produce that would be exported has a known origin or provenance.

“So, traceability is very important because overseas you cannot consume what you don’t know the source to ensure that it was produced in a healthy manner and in a safe environment.”

We developed an airport masterplan —AICPA MD

However, AICPA, Managing Director, Martins Nwafor, told Aviation World that the major policy thrust of Anambra international cargo and passenger airport is efficient air cargo operations and handling as well as effective domestic passenger satisfactory flights and effective facilitations.

He highlighted that the airport project was initially scheduled to be delivered within 24 months but was practically delivered within 15 months and ready for full operation within 20 months.

In his words: “We had our demonstration flight on the 30th of April, 2021, which saw three airplanes of different sizes landing and taking off successfully.

“We have developed an airport masterplan which clearly defined and designated a location for the constructions, having taken into consideration the available agro-allied products that can be exported from Anambra to other international and domestic market


“We have developed a system to engage cargo consolidators locally and internationally.

“In Anambra, there are in commercial quantities the following agro products that can be processed or semi processed for export.

“The products include, root and tubers, grains and cereals, vegetables, agroforestry, fisheries and livestock.
“For third party businesses, AICPA provides land spaces in line with its’ commercial and investment policy guidelines for leases and Rentals.
“Request by some organization for land space lease to develop cargo warehouses, Fixed Base Operation, FBO, Maintenance And Repairs Operation, MRO, aircraft fuel dump and eateries.

“Airports make money through three main sources of income, aeronautical, 56 percent, non-aeronautical, 39.4 percent, and non-operating, 4.6 percent.

“On the 7th of December, actual commercial operation, with NCAA approval that heavily restricted us in three major technical areas, namely: flight rule (VFR), aircraft category (E), and fire and rescue services (Cat 5).

“Currently, only two airlines are operating scheduled operations, Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines.

“Yet to come amongst those invited are Dana Air, Ibom Air, Valu-jet, X-jet, Kanem Air, Aero Contractors, Arik Air, Green Africa Airways, Rano Air, Azman and Max Air for domestic operations. International cargo operations with Ethiopian Airlines are also yet to be concluded.

“The airport provides direct, indirect and catalytic job opportunities. So far, over 500 persons are employed at the airport.”
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/10/anambra-cargo-masterplan-puts-nigeria-ahead-of-kenya-ethiopia-others/
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Aviation World gathered that a total of 12 companies have already submitted applications for the construction of cargo warehouses, Fixed Base Operation, FBO, Maintenance And Repairs Operation, MRO, aircraft fuel dump, others, waiting for approvals.

The companies include, Air Peace, Link Global, Master Energy, Conoil, CITA, Afreximbank.
Others are Jkpeez Impex, Ndano Energy, Global Clean-Up, Folio, Zion Marines Ltd, Bachanam.

That's what I have been saying that Anambra is ripe for Airport not those state wasting money to build airport, the state have 84 markets, industries and four major cities

The advantage Igbo have is they have indigenous people with money... Just set the right templates

While others would be looking for foreign investors local Igbo investor would rush to do it

For me that's the advantage we have but don't take it most times

For example lets talk transportation

Igbos have 3 car manufacturing plants in South East producing buses

Step one give this factories loan say we come together and give them 100 billion to automate themselves... Governors bring 50 billion our banks bring 50 billion South East governors guarantee the loan for the banks

Step two - sign agreement with this companies to produce and give to South East citizens buses at high purchase ( using their given loan as guarantee) ... U just have to bank with the banks or bank thar supported the idea with 50 billion

If we can produce 10,000 buses a year... Igbos can take over transportation business across Nigeria

Intra South West, South West North Central, intra North Central, north East, north west...

We have igbos who grew up in these places they should come and take cars and make money

In 10 years this can create over 200,000 jobs for igbos honestly


We can do same for garment industries, create a forum where importers Mets local producers tell them what they need, we provide loans for the local producers to upgrade to that standard... With the already waiting market it's boom

I can go on and on sha

We can do more

Nigeria, west Africa and Africa is there for the taken

We can produce what they wear, provide them transportation, control the drugs they take, control their market, we can easily create a $300 billion economy in igboland in 15 years Max

The other day I did a video that Anambra state is gradually turning into eastern bounded terminal hub more than 13 bounded terminals are currently ongoing in Anambra state at the same time


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE03_twg1Y4?si=Vk7b0BbbOEQxmTi5

Gradually it's taking shape

Government of to build.

Great

Excellent initiative.
What baffles me sometimes is the quantity and quality of intellectuals and technocrats that Anambra can boast of.
Just give it a little time and see wonders.

God bless the Igbos.

Leodking will you like to commit suicide now?

mrvitalis:
The advantage Igbo have is they have indigenous people with money... Just set the right templates

While others would be looking for foreign investors local Igbo investor would rush to do it

For me that's the advantage we have but don't take it most times

For example lets talk transportation

Igbos have 3 car manufacturing plants in South East producing buses

Step one give this factories loan say we come together and give them 100 billion to automate themselves... Governors bring 50 billion our banks bring 50 billion South East governors guarantee the loan for the banks

Step two - sign agreement with this companies to produce and give to South East citizens buses at high purchase ( using their given loan as guarantee) ... U just have to bank with the banks or bank thar supported the idea with 50 billion

If we can produce 10,000 buses a year... Igbos can take over transportation business across Nigeria

Intra South West, South West North Central, intra North Central, north East, north west...

We have igbos who grew up in these places they should come and take cars and make money

In 10 years this can create over 200,000 jobs for igbos honestly


We can do same for garment industries, create a forum where importers Mets local producers tell them what they need, we provide loans for the local producers to upgrade to that standard... With the already waiting market it's boom

I can go on and on sha

We can do more

Nigeria, west Africa and Africa is there for the taken

We can produce what they wear, provide them transportation, control the drugs they take, control their market, we can easily create a $300 billion economy in igboland in 15 years Max

God willing, u will be given d mandate to lead our eastern states one day...MI pray ur dreams don't die

saintkel:
God willing, u will be given d mandate to lead our eastern states one day...MI pray ur dreams don't die

Are you people ready to pay tax?
Because don't trust me with your votes if you can't trust me with your tax

If I become a governor everyone would be taxed every one from Akara seller to industries

But I would prove to my people that the value they would get would be far higher than the tax they get

Markets would be clean and orderly
Roads would be designed in such away dirts would be minimized
Education would be world class
Health would be world class
Industries would be encouraged

Most importantly every Kobo of tax would be tracked and verified through block chain technology

No one Kobo of government would pay for something above market price

Ibo and sense. Africa especially Nigeria is cursed. People with low mentality leading Nigeria since independent.

sophirebenitez:
Talk is cheap. Lets see some action.

The video clip shows what the actions of Igbos have brought about in China. The Chinese actively court Igbo businessmen.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxv7CUbFSQ

yemmight:
Government of to build.

I swear, we can not hear them say we have done

It is just a master plan.

Kenya and Ethiopia airlines have an established cargo service.

How can you now say a masterplan on a piece of papper is better than an already established and working cargo company.

A paper masterplan is just a dream that might not be accomplished

EmirofAfonjaz:
Not only Anambra...every Eastern State has deeply educated and exposed people. Them dey go school for east wella
Most of the traders, later enroll and become university graduates. Those that cant, expend their finances on making sure their children are well educated. That is the IGBO model i saw .

Why are you people always paranoid over Anambra issues.

Beautiful. Chinua Achebe international airport is the best and busiest in igboland

It's just a matter of Time, Before Chninua Achebe International airport takes her place as one of the busiest Airport in West Africa.

mrvitalis:
The advantage Igbo have is they have indigenous people with money... Just set the right templates

While others would be looking for foreign investors local Igbo investor would rush to do it

For me that's the advantage we have but don't take it most times

For example lets talk transportation

Igbos have 3 car manufacturing plants in South East producing buses

Step one give this factories loan say we come together and give them 100 billion to automate themselves... Governors bring 50 billion our banks bring 50 billion South East governors guarantee the loan for the banks

Step two - sign agreement with this companies to produce and give to South East citizens buses at high purchase ( using their given loan as guarantee) ... U just have to bank with the banks or bank thar supported the idea with 50 billion

If we can produce 10,000 buses a year... Igbos can take over transportation business across Nigeria

Intra South West, South West North Central, intra North Central, north East, north west...

We have igbos who grew up in these places they should come and take cars and make money

In 10 years this can create over 200,000 jobs for igbos honestly


We can do same for garment industries, create a forum where importers Mets local producers tell them what they need, we provide loans for the local producers to upgrade to that standard... With the already waiting market it's boom

I can go on and on sha

We can do more

Nigeria, west Africa and Africa is there for the taken

We can produce what they wear, provide them transportation, control the drugs they take, control their market, we can easily create a $300 billion economy in igboland in 15 years Max

Soludo is currently implementing your suggestion, and I am 100% sure Mbah of Enugu, and Otti of Abia will adopt the same strategy. I dunno about Supreme Court Governor at Imo and Umahi's boy at Ebonyi

pandax:


Soludo is currently implementing your suggestion, and I am 100% sure Mbah of Enugu, and Otti of Abia will adopt the same strategy. I dunno about Supreme Court Governor at Imo and Umahi's boy at Ebonyi

IMO hasn't had a governor since 1999

Na only our people dey help us

onumadu:
Excellent initiative.
What baffles me sometimes is the quantity and quality of intellectuals and technocrats that Anambra can boast of.
Just give it a little time and see wonders.

I think we should still keep the champagne on ice till we see appreciable progress on ground! Too many undelivered promises and hype has led to some of us being a bit cynical even as we’re still hopeful! I’ve noticed that there’s still a lot of talk of plans with a gov’t that will soon be two years in office, yet not much on ground you can grasp besides the Ekwulobia flyover and one or two finished rural roads!

A very wonderful news. God bless Nigeria.