{"id":21949,"date":"2018-03-06T09:46:56","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T08:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=21949"},"modified":"2018-03-06T09:46:56","modified_gmt":"2018-03-06T08:46:56","slug":"fg-approves-upgrade-benin-airport-international-standard-cargo-terminal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/fg-approves-upgrade-benin-airport-international-standard-cargo-terminal\/","title":{"rendered":"FG Approves Upgrade Of Benin Airport To International Standard With Cargo Terminal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard with a cargo terminal.<\/p>\n<p>This disclosure was made by the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika during courtesy visit to Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Sirika said the approval was informed by the fact that the Benin Airport is one of the oldest airports in Nigeria and that the zone needs a standard international airport to serve its growing economic interests.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the airport will be fitted with necessary facilities within 12-months, as part of the plans to upgrade it to an international standard.<\/p>\n<p>He said that \u201cPlans have been concluded to upgrade landing system with adequate radio equipment that will enable the Airport handle both day and night operations, even in adverse weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are plans to also extend the runway at the Benin Airport to enable it handle high volume of traffic with capacity to accommodate cargo planes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sirika further said, \u201cAviation connects businesses, trade, cultures, nations and people. With a standard airport in place, it becomes easy to achieve economic growth and development. We will work with Edo State Government to ensure that within the next 12 months, Benin Airport will become an International Standard Airport with all the necessary aviation equipment in place.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Governor Obaseki expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for the effort to make the Benin Airport an International Airport, noting, \u201cThis is the most astonishing news I have heard as a governor this year.\u201d<\/p><div data-ad-id=\"32665\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;float:none;\" class=\"afw afw_ad_image afw_ad afwadid-32665  \">\r\n                                                            <div style=\"font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;\">Advertisement<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.accessbankplc.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"auto\" max-width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Banner-1.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n                                                                        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>He said the federal government has shown commitment to support efforts to industrialise the state.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, \u201cOur hope is that all the economic activities that will be generated from this critical investment will drive commence across the state and the country\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He said his administration has taken giant stride to establish Benin Industrial Park, Gelegele Sea Port and other laudable investments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe effort this administration has made since assuming office is gradually paying off with the assurance coming from the Minister that in a couple of months, work will commence in Benin Airport to upgrade it to international standard,\u201d Obaseki said.<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cThis administration is working hard to transform Edo State to an economic hub. What is missing is rail transport linking the state with other parts of the country. The upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard will complement our strategic geographical location.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard with a cargo terminal. This disclosure was made by the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika during courtesy visit to Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City on Monday. 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