The implementation of the Anambra State airport project will
begin on April 11, the state Gov. Willie Obiano has said.
Obiano said in Awka on Wednesday that the airport, to be
located at Umueri in Anambra East Local Government Area, would be one of the
best and biggest in Africa.
He expressed satisfaction that the project tagged “Anambra
City Airport Project’’, would improve socio-economic activities in the state.
“
Anambra people should brace themselves up for a whole new
world of economic opportunities and possibilities,’’ the governor said.
Obiano said that the project would create jobs, promote
tourism, and encourage investments in power, housing, healthcare and other
sectors for the entire state.
“
The value chain of a mega project like this will triple the
gross domestic product of Anambra State,’’ he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the major
partners in the project are the state government through the Anambra State
Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, Orient
Petroleum and Elite
International Investment Ltd.
The partners have set up a special purpose vehicle –
Anambra Airport Infrastructure Company Ltd. – for the project. (NAN)
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