Chidi Samuel| President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of a sum of N10 billion for the rehabilitation of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu state.
The President who made the disclosure via his Twitter account, @MBuhari on Thursday, said he is optimistic that the work will be done and completed in time as his administration will continue to prioritise infrastructural development in the country despite limited funds available.
The President Twitted, “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.”
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) closed the runway at the airport for repairs on August 24 and earlier on Thursday, leaders from the South East who met with the President at Aso Villa, Abuja, had urged him to intervene towards a speedy rehabilitation of the airport.
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