Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state, has continued his commitment to rebuilding a new Zamfara that will reclaim its historical role as a commercial hub in northern Nigeria. He spoke on Thursday when the Minster of Aviation and Aerospace ,Festus Keyamo,after He officially flagged off the construction work on the Gusau International Airport.
The governor’s spokesperson statement ,Sulaiman Bala Idris,noted that Gusau airport project is intended to be a ‘smart airport designed to provide domestic and international flights.
According to the governor’s spokesperson,this airport project will include the construction of a 3.4 kilometer primary runway for large commercial air crafts ,navigational aids and also installation of runway lighting.
In his declarations at the formality,Governor Lawal mentioned that his Regime was poised to turn Zamfara to a convincing investment destination that will attract investments in Nigeria and world wide.
In addition to the governors saying,”Honorable Minister,guest,ladies and gentlemen,the airport will have a modern terminal buildings with passengers complexes,including check-in counters,automated baggage handling systems,waiting areas and custom and immigration services buildings.
Facilities of the Gusau International Airport
Governor Lawal said, “Honourable Minister, guests, ladies and gentlemen, the airport will have a modern terminal building with passenger facilities, including check-in counters, automated baggage handling systems, waiting areas and Customs and Immigration services buildings.
“This is in addition to an air traffic control tower equipped with state-of-the-art communication and surveillance systems.
“Further, it will include the construction of maintenance hangars, fire and rescue stations, fuel storage facilities and other ancillary buildings, access roads to the airport, parking facilities for passengers and staff, water supply, sewage, electrical systems and telecommunication infrastructure.
“There will also be a cargo wing and the landscaping of the airport surroundings to enhance the project’s aesthetic appeal.
Significance of the Upcoming Airport
“The Gusau airport project is intended to be a smart airport designed to accommodate domestic and international flights, providing a critical gateway for the state and the entire region.
It will have the capacity to land most aeroplanes and facilitate more accessible and more efficient travel to and from Zamfara State, promoting social interaction, business and tourism.
The economic benefits and multiplier effects of the Gusau airport project are quite enormous as it will have a tremendous impact on the ease of doing business and other social interactions in Zamfara State.
Earlier, the Minister regretted that while other parts of the North-West have good airports, Zamfara has been left behind despite being an agricultural hub of the area.
The Minister said, “but it is better late than never. An international journalist called me and asked whether Zamfara needed an airport. I firmly believe that having an airport in Zamfara is more than just a matter of commercial viability; it is a crucial social amenity for the people. Looking around today, I am convinced that the state is fully ready for this development.
The Gasau airport project is contemplated to be fashionable airport designed to accommodate domestic and world wide flights,providing a critical gateway for the state and the entire region.
Zamfara Needs an Airport
However the Minster said,”but it is better late than never.An international journalist called me and ask me if Zamfara needed an airport.I strongly believe that having an airport in Zamfara is cooperate viability;it is essential social amenity for the people .Looking around today ,I am convinced that the state is fully ready for the development.
Although the economic benefits and multiplier effects of the Gusau airport project are quite enormous as its will have a colossal impact on the ease of doing business and social instructions in Zamfara state.
“This will also open a direct air access to our state and remove the inconveniences there businessmen and women often encounter in importing and exporting goods and services.
“I want to come here next year to flag off the Hajj operations.Intending pilgrims from Zamfara have been hurt for saw many years in other states to board a plane to the Holy land .This will never happen again.However,for that,my brother,Governor Dauda Lawal,I stand by you.I stand alongside with the people of Zamfara to make this a reality”.
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