Dele Ogbodo in Abuja
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Mr. Tanko Al-Makura, tuesday said work for the construction of the state cargo airport would commence before the end of January.
According to him, preliminary design for the construction of the airport has been concluded, adding that that work will start in earnest before the end of the month.
A statement made available to the media by the ministry, said the governor who paid a courtesy visit to Minister of State for Aviation Mr. Hadi Sirika appealed to him to expedite action for the approval of a full fledge airport.
According to the governor, the state has put in place all the necessary arrangement to construct link roads from Lafia to Keffi to ease movement from the airport to Keffi and Abuja.
The statement read: “While thanking the minister for the support given them so far, he appealed to the minister to expedite action on the procedure for approval of a full fledge airport in the state.
In a remark, the minister assured the governor and people of Nasarawa State of the federal government’s support for the development of the state airport.
The minister, according to the statement, appreciated the government for the airport project, which he said was geared towards enhancing aviation activities in the country.
He said: “There is no doubt that this airport would serve as a catalyst for growth in aviation sector.”
Sirika added that by the geographical location of the state and it s flat land which is good for agricultural products, it serves as the best alternative to Abuja for aviation activities.
