From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchí
Gov. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe has received a joint delegation from two federal ministries to complete the processes of the takeover of Gombe International Airport, Lawanti, by the Federal Government.
TheNewsZenith reports that the ministries were those of Aviation and Aerospace Development as well as Housing and Urban Development.
The team informed the governor that the visit marked the final step in documenting the handover processes. The final assessment of the facility has been completed.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Mr Abdulaziz Bello from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, expressed the delegation’s appreciation for the hospitality and support extended to them throughout the exercise.
He commended Gov. Yahaya for his significant strides in providing infrastructure and improving security.
Bello said the delegation toured some parts of the state.
He noted the remarkable level of development Gombe is experiencing under the governor’s leadership.
The team also acknowledged the cooperation of the Gombe state government, particularly through the Director General/Sole Administrator of Gombe International Airport, Muhammad Dauda Abubakar.
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Abubakar, he said, has been instrumental in accelerating the completion of their assessment tour.
As envisioned by the governor, the federal government’s takeover of the airport will help enhance its management and operations.
It would also facilitate its upgrade and expansion to accommodate more flights and passengers.
“Invariably, this will boost economic activities and connectivity in Gombe State and the Northeast sub-region.
In his remarks, Gov. Yahaya said his administration would be pleased to see the takeover processes completed.
He lamented the delay in the takeover process. It is nearly three years since the process began.
The governor thanked both the Ministers of Aviation and his Housing counterparts, Festus Keyamo and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, for their commitment to ensuring the continuity of the process to this stage.
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