Buhari accepts acquisition of Gombe airport by FG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the takeover of Gombe State airport by the federal government.
State Governor Muhammad Yahaya disclosed this to correspondents on Friday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja.
According to him, the move will ensure the availability of funds to maintain the facility throughout its lifespan.
Yahaya explained, "The most important development is the takeover of Gombe airport by the federal government, which Mr. President has approved.
"Already the Nigerian Air Force is building an air force base on the premises of the airport and with the takeover, that means there will be more facilities and management, especially since the airports are under the exclusive lease of the constitution.
“It means there will be more resources and there will be good management. airport, it has other facilities that will enhance commercial activities in the surrounding area."
Recall that in June, officials from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) inspected the facilities at Gombe International Airport and certified it for the air transport of Muslim pilgrims from India. State to Saudi Arabia.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the takeover of Gombe State airport by the federal government.
State Governor Muhammad Yahaya disclosed this to correspondents on Friday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja.
According to him, the move will ensure the availability of funds to maintain the facility throughout its lifespan.
Yahaya explained, "The most important development is the takeover of Gombe airport by the federal government, which Mr. President has approved.
"Already the Nigerian Air Force is building an air force base on the premises of the airport and with the takeover, that means there will be more facilities and management, especially since the airports are under the exclusive lease of the constitution.
“It means there will be more resources and there will be good management. airport, it has other facilities that will enhance commercial activities in the surrounding area."
Recall that in June, officials from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) inspected the facilities at Gombe International Airport and certified it for the air transport of Muslim pilgrims from India. State to Saudi Arabia.
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