Nigerian airline, Air Peace, has announced the suspension of all flights to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, citing safety concerns over the condition of the airport?s runway.

In a statement released on Friday and signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, the airline said it was compelled to halt operations into Enugu due to persistent runway issues that have been causing major disruptions to its flights.

?We regret to inform you that all flights scheduled to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu are temporarily suspended due to safety concerns,? the statement read.

?The situation of the Enugu runway has been causing major disruptions to Air Peace flights, hence the decision to temporarily suspend further flights into this airport until further notice.?

Air Peace emphasised that safety remains its top priority and expressed confidence that suspending operations will give the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) the needed time to conduct runway repairs.

?At Air Peace, we prioritise Safety first over convenience. We believe that if flights are not operated into this aerodrome for the next few days, it will allow FAAN the opportunity to perform the necessary repairs on the runway,? the statement added.

In the interim, it was stated that all Air Peace flights originally scheduled for Enugu will now operate to and from the Asaba Airport.

The statement concluded with an appeal for passengers? understanding during this period, reiterating that the decision was made in the best interest of public safety.

?Please be informed that all flights scheduled into and out of Enugu will now be operated into and out of Asaba airport. We regret any inconvenience this change might have caused.? (AriseNews TV, but headline rejigged)

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