The Shehu Musa Yar’adua Airport in Katsina State, Northwest Nigeria airport expansion has commenced to enhance economic development and security in the State.
The Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika made this known during the ground-breaking ceremony of the project in the state.
Happening now : Hon. Minister of Aviation Sen. Hadi Sirika at ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the new terminal and expansion of Umaru Musa Yaradua International Airport Katsina State today May 4th, 2023 pic.twitter.com/W7kWBotKWj
— Federal Ministry of Aviation, Nigeria (@fmaviationng) May 4, 2023
Senator Sirika noted the importance of the expansion of the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Airport as a monument long to be cherished by the people of the state and Nigeria at large.
He said the expansion was to among other things that would aid the security forces to perform their duties in the Nigerian Northern region.
“One of the reasons that constitute the expansion of this airport is to stop the servicing and maintenance of Fire trucks abroad because the expansion will include construction of fire truck maintenance, overhaul and repairs centre.
“Also, construction of Cargo terminal, construction of new terminal building and runway. another advantage is the economic value of the facilities, jobs opportunities will be created and the economy of Katsina will surely improve.”
The Minister revealed that 70% of the total fund allocated for the project has already been paid to contractors and also the equipment for the maintenance overhaul and repair Centre of fire trucks is already on the ground and there should be no reason for the delay in the project.
