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FAAN Assures Collaboration With SMICA To Boost South East Economy, As Yadudu Meets Ihedioha

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7 years ago

August 6, 2019

L-R: His Excellency, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Governor, Imo State; Capt. Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu, MD, FAAN; Engr. Salisu Daura, Director of Engineering Services & Honorious Anozie, Dirctor of Human Resources & Administration.

By LOVETH AZODO, Lagos

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Captain Rabiu Yadudu has assured Imo State Government of maximum collaboration to develop infrastructure at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (SMICA).

Yadudu who said this in a courtesy visit to the Imo State Governor, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Thursday, August 1, 2019 explained that Owerri airport is very strategic to the economic development of the South Eastern region consequently the need to collaborate to develop infrastructure at the airport.

The meeting, which was in continuation of his interaction with critical stakeholders was also attended by the Authority’s Directors of Engineering Services, Human Resources and Administration, Airport Operations, General Manager, Procurement, Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Manager, amongst others.

In his remarks, Capt Yadudu expressed his appreciation to the Governor and people of Imo State for their hospitality and tremendous support shown to the Authority.

Highlighting the huge business and tourism potentials of the airport, Capt Yadudu noted that any investment in the airport will be a catalyst for the development of the State and will create employment for the indigenes.

The Managing Director assured the Governor of the Authority’s commitment to consolidate its partnership with the State towards improving on safety and security infrastructure at the airport.

In his response, the Governor, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha thanked the Managing Director his team for the visit and expressed their readiness to continually support the Authority to develop critical infrastructure at the airport.

L-R: Grp. Capt. USA Sadiq (rtd), Director of Security Services; His Excellency, Seyi Makinde, Governor, Oyo State; Capt. Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu, MD, FAAN & Engr. Salisu Daura, Director of Engineering Services.

Recall that the Managing Director and his team also visited the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde to discuss areas of collaboration on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.