Agbara-Otor Airport

The primary reason for the closure was the cessation of its original purpose. The airstrip was a private facility built for the personal and business use of the Ibru family. Following the passing of the family patriarch, Michael Ibru, the principal need for a private airstrip in his hometown diminished. Its closure was not due to military conversion, a major accident, or public economic failure, but rather it became dormant as it was no longer required by its owners.

The airstrip is currently dormant and non-operational. The physical infrastructure, including the paved runway, is still visible on satellite imagery and largely intact, but it is not maintained for aviation purposes and shows signs of disuse. The site is located directly adjacent to the Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), which was also founded by the Ibru family. The airstrip is considered part of the university's land holdings and is not used for any public or aviation-related activities.

The Agbara-Otor airstrip was a significant private airfield built by the renowned Nigerian industrialist and billionaire, Olorogun Michael Ibru. Its primary purpose was to provide direct, private air access to his hometown and country estate. When active, it handled private aircraft, including light planes and business jets, for the Ibru family, their guests, and high-profile business associates. The airstrip was a symbol of the Ibru family's influence and facilitated the management of their vast business interests in the Delta State region and beyond.

There are no known official plans or prospects for reopening the airstrip for either private or public use. As a private asset, its future is at the sole discretion of its owners (the Ibru family and/or the Michael and Cecilia Ibru University). Given the existence of the commercial Osubi Airstrip (Warri Airport) approximately 30-40 km away, there is no commercial or logistical driver for its reopening as a public airport.