Niger State Government has renamed the Abubakar Imam Kagara International Airport Minna to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport ahead of the State Visit of the President.
The Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Aminu Suleman Takuma who was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Governance and Reform, Dr. Isah Adamu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Government House, Minna on the State Government’s readiness to receive the number one citizen of the country.
He explained that the renaming of the Airport was based on the support of the President to the State so far and after proper consultations with relevant authorities.
The Commissioner added that the President would also perform the foundation laying of the new Hajj Terminal in Minna during his visit tomorrow.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hajiya Binta Mamman, said all is set for the Niger State Government to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Minna the State Capital.
She said that during the President’s visit, he will commission the remodelled and upgraded terminal at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport.
The Commissioner noted that the remodelling was originally a Federal government project but due to delay in completion, the State Government took over the project after consultation with relevant authorities for speedy completion.
She further stated that the project which is now ready for commissioning by the President, would serve as an alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport considering the State’s proximity to the Nation’s capital.
The Commissioner assured that all modalities are in place to ensure a hitch-free and successful event.
The Commissioner for Agriculture Alh. Musa Salihu Bosso, also revealed that the state-of-the-art- equipment for agricultural mechanisation procured by the Niger State government to support and achieve the food security agenda of both the State and Federal governments will be commissioned.
He explained that the equipment such as tractors, power tillers, planters and harvesters are already assembled at the airport and the irrigation farming at the Airport City Free Agro Processing Zone will be demonstrated.
The Commissioner said with all the efforts of the Bago-led administration especially on Agriculture, Niger State would be the agricultural hub of Nigeria.
Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
10/3/2024.
