Nigerian Airport Second Runway Contract Awarded

20 December 2009 (Last Updated December 20th, 2009 18:30)

A contract for construction of a second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Nigeria has been awarded to Nigerian construction firm Julius Berger. The N63.5bn ($42.12m) contract has been approved by the Federal Executive Council and will involve design and construction of t

A contract for construction of a second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Nigeria has been awarded to Nigerian construction firm Julius Berger.

The N63.5bn ($42.12m) contract has been approved by the Federal Executive Council and will involve design and construction of the runway.

The runway is expected to be complete within 24 months.