By Uzair Adam
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State on Sunday witnessed the maiden landing of an aircraft at the Gusau International Airport, marking a significant milestone more than 30 years after the state’s creation without an operational airport.
According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the test flight was operated by the Federal Government of Nigeria and touched down at exactly 4:30 p.m.
The aircraft, identified as a Bombardier Challenger 605, carried out a one-off assessment flight aimed at evaluating the airport’s preparedness for upcoming VIP movements scheduled for next week.
Governor Lawal described the development as historic, noting that the successful landing represents a major step forward for the state’s aviation infrastructure.
He said the event would remain a memorable moment in Zamfara’s history, as it signals the beginning of airport operations in the state.
