Buhari Lauds Abuja Airport Reopening

April 18, 2017

By Dipo Olowookere

The reopening of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, 24 hours ahead of the time limit, has been commended by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The President, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said he looked forward to a display of inter-agency cooperation and efficiency in the operation of the entire Federal Government machinery.

In the statement, the President thanked Ethiopian Airlines for cooperating with the Nigerian Government during the period of the closure of Abuja airport, describing it as a good example of intra-African cooperation.

He also commended the efforts of the Ministries of Transport, Power, Works and Housing, the security agencies, Kaduna State Government, the contractor (Julius Berger), and others, on the successful completion of work on the runway.

Dipo Olowookere

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan.

Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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