President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N10billion for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State.
Buhari gave the approval following a meeting with South-East governors and leaders from the zone at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday, October 17, 2019.
The president said that he had been assured by the Minister of Aviation that the work will be done speedily and to the highest standards.
“I have approved the sum of 10 billion Naira for an Intervention fund for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. I have the assurance of the Minister of Aviation that the work will be done speedily and to the highest standards.
“Even as we have many items competing for our limited resources, we will continue to prioritize infrastructure investments in every part of the country. It is our responsibility to ensure Nigeria’s infrastructure is fixed. we will keep doing this,” Buhari stated.
The airport serves as the only international airport in the Southeast region has been underutilized due to its bad state.
The airport has been closing by 6 pm daily owing largely to the absence of airfield lighting and approach light.
Nigerian actress and DJ, Dorcas Shola Fapson, has mocked her ex-boyfriend, Skiibii, who was caught…
Nigerian artist Cynthia Morgan, also known as Madrina, has been arrested for cyberstalking the Crown…
Rev Fr Chinenye Oluoma has criticized current state of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu's leadership.…
Anita Okoye, former wife of Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, has responded to his heartfelt Mother’s…
Nigerian comedian, Bovi Ugboma has expressed his disappointment after losing at the 10th edition of…
Afrobeats sensation, Burna Boy has issued a stern warning to those eagerly seeking his opinion…