The federal government has approved the request of the Ebonyi State Government for the construction of a new International Airport in the state.
Minister for Aviation, Hadi Sirika yesterday, conveyed the approval in a letter to Ebonyi State Governor, Mr. David Umahi.
With the approval all is now set for the smooth take-off of the construction of the airport.
The airport is to be sited at a large expanse of land at the boundary between Ezza South and Ezza North local government areas.
The approval has ignited jubilations from stakeholders and residents of the state as the project will spur economic activities.
The minister, however, noted that the approval was still to the State Government’s fulfillment of certain requirements like strict compliance with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority requirements; compliance with all relevant environmental regulations, adherence to the provisions of the subsisting Civil Aviation Act 2006, Nigeria Civil Aviation Policy 2013 and other regulations that may evolve with time; and payment of statutory fees.
Other requirements include Issuance of Security Clearance from the Department of State Services, DSS, removal of all obstructions on the site and involvement of the ministry and its relevant agencies at every stage of the development of the airport to ensure compliance with Standards and Recommended Practices, SARPs.
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