Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Governor Alex Otti has disclosed that the Abia airport project flagged off on Tuesday, the previous week, by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, would be ready in two years time.
The airport located at Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, is a federal project with the collaboration of the state.
It has a 36-month completion contractual agreement.
Governor Otti made the disclosure on Sunday, 22nd December, during a church service at Living Faith Church (a.k.a Winners Chapel) KLM 3, Opobo Road, Ovom 1, Ogbor Hill, Aba.
He said: “A few days ago, we flagged off the Abia International Airport. We gave the contractor 36 months to complete it but I have extracted a commitment that in 24 months, the Airport will be ready for us to use,” the Governor stated.
The Federal Government had initially proposed and made provision for an Airstrip in the 2024 budget but consented to Abia State Government’s request to make it a full-fledged Airport. The Airport Project is being handled by Craneburg Construction Company.
Governor Otti, who, in his usual way of attending churches unannounced, attended the church service with his amiable wife, her Excellency Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, who was marking her birthday the same day. He said that he just came to worship and to thank the church for their support before, during, and after the election.
The Governor said that despite the joy and applause over the achievements of his administration across the State in the last 18 months, the people “ain’t seen anything yet.” He said that it was “still early morning,” and that greater things are coming, amidst loud thunderous ovation from the joyous congregation.
The presiding priest, Pastor Wilson Inyang, Offered special prayers for the Governor, his entourage and the State. The pastor also offered Special birthday prayers for the First Lady of the State.
