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Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduagham has flagged off the Asaba Airport project with a promise that it would be completed in 24 months. The airport said to be a category C type will cost a total of N6.8 billion to complete.
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduagham has flagged off the Asaba Airport project with a promise that it would be completed in 24 months. The airport said to be a category C type will cost a total of N6.8 billion to complete.
Performing the ceremony on behalf of the governor, the Deputy Governor, Professor Amos Utuama charged the contractors to ensure that the project is not only built to specification but to ensure that it is completed in record time.
Speaking in the same vein, Delta State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Paul Osaji threw more light on the project and the philosophy behind the airport. Designed and managed by Contemporary Group (CG), a firm of architects, the project's main contractor is ULO Construction Limited.
While introducing the project, Mr. Kester Ifeadi, managing director of CG described the new airport as truly international because of its high standard, noting that it will be capable of handling international operations when completed.
The new airport, which is one of the key projects under the Delta State Integrated Development Project, Mr. Godwin Akpobire, director of the agency said, go a long way in attracting investment opportunities, as well as give Asaba the much-needed status of a state capital.
The ceremony, which was well-attended, attracted dignitaries and top government functionaries. Those in attendance include Mr. George Orogun, commissioner for Finance and Barrister E.O. Odebala, commissioner for Project Monitoring among others.