Jutha Gupah, Damaturu
March 13, 2023.
The Federal Government has taken over the ownership of the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport (MICA) in Yobe state.
The N18 billion Cargo Airport sited along Gashua road, Damaturu, was inaugurated on January 10, 2023 by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Governor Mai Mala Buni disclosed this yesterday (Monday), in Damaturu, while launching a book titled: “Governor Buni’s 1, 500 completed projects in Yobe State,” and authored by Mustapha Mohammed Gujba.
He said that the takeover of the cargo airport, followed a request presented to the Federal Government by the Buni administration.
“I am happy that last week, the Federal Government has taken over the ownership of the newly commissioned Cargo Airport in Damaturu,” he said.
Besides, he added that it was a good story for the State government though.
According to him; “What matters is that the Federal Government took over the ownership of the airport.
He attributed the takeover to the execution of the airport project in line with the global best practices.
“This administration will remain to focus in the formulation to execute people oriented projects to raise their living conditions,” he said.
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