The Federal government said that the Abuja International
Airport will be re-open for flight operation on the April 19th as
scheduled, arguing that the work had reached advanced stage on the Airport’s
runway. Speaking at interactive sections with the Aviations major stakeholders
in Lagos state; the minister of state for Aviation SENATOR HARDY SILICA explained that the project will not be extended as all necessary arrangement were
in place to complete the work as scheduled. He denied the report that the
committee had been set up by the extension of ongoing runway reconstruction.
According to the news correspondent on the events who said
that the minister of state for Aviation SENATOR
HARDY SILICA said that the Abuja runway reconstruction had reached an
advanced stage within the six weeks completion of the badly damaged runway. He said
before the decision to shut the runway to flight operation; there was wild consultation
and planning to reassure a thorough Job that would stand the test of time. According
to the minister, after the conclusion of the work, the new runway is expected last
for another ten years, adding that minor work will still be ongoing and that
will not stop or disturb flight operation.
SENATOR HARDY SILICA noted that the relocation of flight
to Kaduna Airport was not political but borne out of passion of the present
administration to ensure the safety and security of flights and the travelling
public. The minister explained that the choice of the Kaduna Airport was
informed by its nearness to Abuja and because of the roads and other facilities
like Hotel which will aid seamless movements of passengers. According to the
minster he said that there are more things to consider about Kaduna State, he
said that it has a straight roads and he mentioned other qualities that made
him suggested shifting flights to Kaduna to enabled Abuja Runways
reconstruction work to be successful.
SENATOR HARDY SILICA who also appreciated Nigerians for
their patience on the relocation of flight operations to Kaduna and its
attendance problems assured that present administration will develop the
aviation sector to an enviable height while commending the minister for interactive
sections on the Abuja Airport Project; the stakeholders called for periodic
maintenance of the runway after conclusion to prevent another deterioration.
President Aviation Round Table Initiative EVA GBENGA OLUWO and CAPTAIN DELE ORE short to know plans in
place by the government for the sustainability of the runway. The minister of state
for aviation announced that the long awaited certification for the Abuja and Lagos
Airport will take place on March and December this year.
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