After about 40 years of operation, the Port Harcourt International Airport has received full certification and a licence, having successfully complied with global safety standards set by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and the International Civil Aviation Organisation.According to a Government House statement on Friday, the certification followed the recent upgrade, modernisation, and expansion of infrastructure, as well as the provision of critical safety equipment at the airport.Regional General Manager, South-South Airports, and Manager, Port Harcourt International Airport, Mrs Lynda Ezike, disclosed this on Friday when she led a delegation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on a courtesy visit to Government House, Port Harcourt.The visit was to present the certificate to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, under whose watch the upgrade of the airport was carried out.In an interview with journalists, Ezike acknowledged the contributions of the Rivers State Government towards upgrading the airport, saying it now meets the safety requirements stipulated by both local and international industry regulators.Related NewsFAAN denies ordering 2020 cars for airport taxisWhy jet landed on Asaba construction road — NSIBFubara presents ₦1.854tn 2026 budget to Amaewhule-led Assembly“We came here on a historic note to present the certificate to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, because he made it possible.“This certification is no mean achievement. The Port Harcourt International Airport, which is the gateway to Rivers State and the entire South- South region, is now certified.“This implies that the stage is now set for more international operations. More international flights can now come to the airport feeling safe, knowing that the airport has met the safety standards required globally.“The issuance of the certificate is a direct reflection of the unwavering support of His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara in infrastructure upgrade and provision of critical equipment to meet the national and global safety regulations and standards,” she said.According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme. According to a Government House statement on Friday, the certification followed the recent upgrade, modernisation, and expansion of infrastructure, as well as the provision of critical safety equipment at the airport.Regional General Manager, South-South Airports, and Manager, Port Harcourt International Airport, Mrs Lynda Ezike, disclosed this on Friday when she led a delegation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on a courtesy visit to Government House, Port Harcourt.The visit was to present the certificate to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, under whose watch the upgrade of the airport was carried out.In an interview with journalists, Ezike acknowledged the contributions of the Rivers State Government towards upgrading the airport, saying it now meets the safety requirements stipulated by both local and international industry regulators.Related NewsFAAN denies ordering 2020 cars for airport taxisWhy jet landed on Asaba construction road — NSIBFubara presents ₦1.854tn 2026 budget to Amaewhule-led Assembly“We came here on a historic note to present the certificate to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, because he made it possible.“This certification is no mean achievement. The Port Harcourt International Airport, which is the gateway to Rivers State and the entire South- South region, is now certified.“This implies that the stage is now set for more international operations. More international flights can now come to the airport feeling safe, knowing that the airport has met the safety standards required globally.“The issuance of the certificate is a direct reflection of the unwavering support of His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara in infrastructure upgrade and provision of critical equipment to meet the national and global safety regulations and standards,” she said.According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme. Regional General Manager, South-South Airports, and Manager, Port Harcourt International Airport, Mrs Lynda Ezike, disclosed this on Friday when she led a delegation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on a courtesy visit to Government House, Port Harcourt.The visit was to present the certificate to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, under whose watch the upgrade of the airport was carried out.In an interview with journalists, Ezike acknowledged the contributions of the Rivers State Government towards upgrading the airport, saying it now meets the safety requirements stipulated by both local and international industry regulators.Related NewsFAAN denies ordering 2020 cars for airport taxisWhy jet landed on Asaba construction road — NSIBFubara presents ₦1.854tn 2026 budget to Amaewhule-led Assembly“We came here on a historic note to present the certificate to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, because he made it possible.“This certification is no mean achievement. The Port Harcourt International Airport, which is the gateway to Rivers State and the entire South- South region, is now certified.“This implies that the stage is now set for more international operations. More international flights can now come to the airport feeling safe, knowing that the airport has met the safety standards required globally.“The issuance of the certificate is a direct reflection of the unwavering support of His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara in infrastructure upgrade and provision of critical equipment to meet the national and global safety regulations and standards,” she said.According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme. The visit was to present the certificate to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, under whose watch the upgrade of the airport was carried out.In an interview with journalists, Ezike acknowledged the contributions of the Rivers State Government towards upgrading the airport, saying it now meets the safety requirements stipulated by both local and international industry regulators.Related NewsFAAN denies ordering 2020 cars for airport taxisWhy jet landed on Asaba construction road — NSIBFubara presents ₦1.854tn 2026 budget to Amaewhule-led Assembly“We came here on a historic note to present the certificate to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, because he made it possible.“This certification is no mean achievement. The Port Harcourt International Airport, which is the gateway to Rivers State and the entire South- South region, is now certified.“This implies that the stage is now set for more international operations. More international flights can now come to the airport feeling safe, knowing that the airport has met the safety standards required globally.“The issuance of the certificate is a direct reflection of the unwavering support of His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara in infrastructure upgrade and provision of critical equipment to meet the national and global safety regulations and standards,” she said.According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme. In an interview with journalists, Ezike acknowledged the contributions of the Rivers State Government towards upgrading the airport, saying it now meets the safety requirements stipulated by both local and international industry regulators.Related NewsFAAN denies ordering 2020 cars for airport taxisWhy jet landed on Asaba construction road — NSIBFubara presents ₦1.854tn 2026 budget to Amaewhule-led Assembly“We came here on a historic note to present the certificate to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, because he made it possible.“This certification is no mean achievement. The Port Harcourt International Airport, which is the gateway to Rivers State and the entire South- South region, is now certified.“This implies that the stage is now set for more international operations. More international flights can now come to the airport feeling safe, knowing that the airport has met the safety standards required globally.“The issuance of the certificate is a direct reflection of the unwavering support of His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara in infrastructure upgrade and provision of critical equipment to meet the national and global safety regulations and standards,” she said.According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme. “We came here on a historic note to present the certificate to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, because he made it possible.“This certification is no mean achievement. The Port Harcourt International Airport, which is the gateway to Rivers State and the entire South- South region, is now certified.“This implies that the stage is now set for more international operations. More international flights can now come to the airport feeling safe, knowing that the airport has met the safety standards required globally.“The issuance of the certificate is a direct reflection of the unwavering support of His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara in infrastructure upgrade and provision of critical equipment to meet the national and global safety regulations and standards,” she said.According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme. “This certification is no mean achievement. The Port Harcourt International Airport, which is the gateway to Rivers State and the entire South- South region, is now certified.“This implies that the stage is now set for more international operations. More international flights can now come to the airport feeling safe, knowing that the airport has met the safety standards required globally.“The issuance of the certificate is a direct reflection of the unwavering support of His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara in infrastructure upgrade and provision of critical equipment to meet the national and global safety regulations and standards,” she said.According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme. “This implies that the stage is now set for more international operations. More international flights can now come to the airport feeling safe, knowing that the airport has met the safety standards required globally.“The issuance of the certificate is a direct reflection of the unwavering support of His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara in infrastructure upgrade and provision of critical equipment to meet the national and global safety regulations and standards,” she said.According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme. “The issuance of the certificate is a direct reflection of the unwavering support of His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara in infrastructure upgrade and provision of critical equipment to meet the national and global safety regulations and standards,” she said.According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme. According to Ezike, the certification announces the Nigerian state as a key player in the global aviation safety programme.