Major Stakeholders in Anambra State have been baring their minds on the benefits of the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport at Umueri in Anambra East Local Government Area.
According to the stakeholders, the Airport which experienced the test-run landing of three Aircrafat yesterday is an everlasting parting gift to Ndi Anambra by Governor Willie Obiano whose administration is gradually coming to an end.
Speaking to the ABS in his office at Awka Industrial Layout, a Lagos based Industrialist Dr Godwin Okafor said that the airport will save Anambra State importers time and other constraints of going to other International Airports in transporting their goods.
Dr Okafor disclosed that apart from improving the revenue profile of the State, the Airport will go a long way in offering employment to the teeming youths.
Dr Okafor who is a community Leader in Isuofia Aguata Local Government Area, commended Governor’ Willie Obiano for fulfilling his promises to Ndi Anambra and called on the people to support a worthy candidate that will continue with the legacy projects of Governor Obiano as the November sixth Governorship election draws near.
Contributing, another Industrialist, Chief Osita Ezechukwu, described the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport at Umueri as a major legacy project of the Obiano administration which he noted will bring Anambra State More to the world map
Chief Ezechukwu urged Ndi Anambra to continue with their support to Governor Willie Obiano and All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA.
For the Special Assistant to Governor’Willie Obiano on Community Liaison, Chief Obi Ochije Muodilim,apart from the Airport project at Umueri, Governor Willie Obiano has through other projects including the International conference center in Awka and the upgrade of Awka township stadium restored people’s confidence in Governance.
Chief Ochije Muodilim charged youths to tap into the opportunities of the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport to improve their living standards.
He advised Governorship aspirants to play the game according to its rule reminding them the implications of campaign of name calling and hate.
For the immediate past President-General of Nise Town Union in Awka South Local Government Area Chief Chris Onor and a surveyor Mr Romanus Aghadinuno, Ndi Anambra should remain grateful to Governor Willie Obiano for the Airport project which they noted is a clear indication that  Governor’ Willie Obiano meant well for Ndi Anambra.
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