Yobe Community Celebrates Buhari over Construction of Air Strip

Yobe Community Celebrates Buhari over Construction of Air Strip

The people of Wachakal Community in Yobe state have celebrated Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, over the construction of an air strip at Wachakal Village in the state. 

A statement Signed by Mamman Mohammed, DG, Press and Media Affairs to governor Buni said  the people went into wild jubilation thanking the President at the ground breaking ceremony of the project on Thursday.

The Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni and the minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, attended the momentous ceremony. 

The airport which was approved in August this year by the Federal government is to be completed within 12 months.

Governor Buni Commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the project saying it will generate employment opportunities and enhance economic development of the state.

“Yobe state has been given a sense of recognition by the Buhari administration with many interventions more than any other administration since 1999.”the governor observed

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Governor Buni also noted that the federal government approved the Damaturu regional water project and Fika/Gadaka water transfer project with work now progressing.

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, urged the contractors handling the project to execute the project in accordance with the contractual agreement, stressing that they will be closely monitored.

He said “there must be value for money for contracts awarded by this administration, to serve the people effectively.”

The Senate President also commended Governor Buni for completing the Yobe International Cargo airport, Damaturu.

Similarly, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, commended the Buhari administration for its zeal and determination in providing infrastructure to every part of Nigeria.

Yobe Community Celebrates Buhari over Construction of Air Strip