Welcome to academmie blog, In this post, We shall be listing out the states in Nigeria that does not have an airport and reasons behind their absence with the potential impact on the economy.
As we all know that Airports play an important role in connecting regions, enabling trade, and promoting tourism in a country, Nigeria has about 32 airports and 26 of them are run by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) while five (5) of them are international airports that are up and running with a state owned airport chilling in Akwa Ibom State.
List of States in Nigeria That Does Not Have an Airport
Nigeria has been known for its diverse landscape and crowded cities, several states lack airports, Below are the list of states in Nigeria that does not have an Airport.
- Abia State
- Ekiti State
- Kogi State
- Nasarawa State
- Ogun State
- Osun State
- Yobe State
- Zamfara State
Reasons for Lack of Airports
The absence of airports in these states can be attributed to various factors like:
- Limited financial resources for development.
- Topographical challenges like mountains, rough terrains, or even swamp.
- Low population density I.E If there aren’t as many people living there compared to other places.
- Lack of private sector investment due to potential low returns.
So, those are some of the reasons why airports are missing in these states, money, geography, population, and lack of private investment all play a role in building an airport in a state.
Potential Economic Impact
The absence of airports in these states have challenges for economic growth and development which are:
- Limited opportunities for business travel and investment.
- Reduced tourism potential and revenue generation.
- Hindered transportation of goods and services by air.
Transportation alternatives practiced by these states:
- Road transportation networks.
- Railway systems.
- Inter-state air travel from nearby states..
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are about eight (8) states in Nigeria that does not have an Airport, while airports may not be in the above listed states, steps are being taken by the state governments to bridge the gap and with more efforts the states may have a promising future and opportunities for their residents and visitors.
