Insecurity: FG Assured on Resuscitating Airstrip in the Country

The Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has reiterated Federal Government commitment to resuscitate and ensure functional airstrips all over the country, to combat insecurity and boost communities.

He stated this when a delegation sent by Emir of Hadejia and led by former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Senator Ibrahim Hassan visited his office today.

Speaking specifically on Hadejia airstrip, the Minister said many reasons have pushed for the resuscitation of airstrips among which was historical purposes and to combat insecurity in the country.

Hadi Sirika said "As we are facing by security challenges, siting functional airstrip in Hadejia will help in combating insecurity as the airstrip can be used by the Nigerian Airforce, Police and of course civil Aviation" He further added that Hadejia once doubled as a centre of learning, trade and commerce in Northern Nigeria.

The Minister said "we are starting now by engaging Aviation experts and consultants to come up with an assessment. In our plans, the airstrip is going to be managed in a such a way that there is a plan for future expansion in term of landmass and commercial activities".

He assured the delegation that everything would be done as soon as possible by the Minister to actualize it and the ministry will also find an appropriate way of finding the

project.

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