Bayelsa Government says it is putting finishing touches to its
N90 billion
Cargo International Airport project which has reached 95 per cent completion.
The state Commissioner for
Information, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, told nesmen in Yenagoa of Friday that
the airport would be inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari on Aug. 27,
2018.
Iworiso-Markson said that the
airport was one of the legacy projects that would change the economic fortunes
of the state and bring about prosperity for the people.
According to him, the airport, when
operational, will create “massive” job opportunities for Bayelsa people and
make the state a leading investment destination as well as a hub for business.
‘’There will be more business
opportunities, more investment opportunities and more revenue will accrue to
the state.
“ It is indeed a dream come true
for us as a government. We are so excited about this project because of the
massive benefits the state and our people will derive from it.
“The airport is a testament of the
commitment and dedication of the restoration government to open up this state
and show to the world our huge potential.
“This is the heart of the Niger
Delta; this is the Jerusalem of the Ijaw Nation and this airport will give us a
new narrative.
‘’I want our people to know that
this is not politics; it is development, and we have often said that we don’t
play politics with development.
“This airport will be used by both
PDP and APC members; so, nobody should politicise this project.’’
He explained that the airport was
fully funded by the state government after the Federal Government reneged on an
earlier agreement to provide counterpart fund.
According to him, the Federal
Government was to have funded the construction of the terminal building, control
tower, hangar and the fire bay.
The Commissioner commended Gov.
Seriake Dickson for his vision and foresight, saying that only a serious leader
like him would have embarked on such an ambitious project amidst economic
recession.
He said that aviation experts
believe that the airport would be one of the safest in Nigeria in view of the
security and safety equipment installed which they adjudge to be the latest and
the best.
According to Iworiso-Markson, test flight operations will commence on Aug. 20 ahead of the inauguration on Aug. 27.
According to Iworiso-Markson, test flight operations will commence on Aug. 20 ahead of the inauguration on Aug. 27.
The project which started in 2012,
is being handled by Dantata and Sawoe.
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