Buhari okays takeover of Gombe Airport

  • News
  • September 12, 2022
  • 0 Comments

Buhari okays takeover of Gombe Airport

Tamarauemi Ebimini

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the takeover of the Gombe State Airport by the federal government.

Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya announced this Friday while briefing State House reporters a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said the move would ensure the availability of funds to maintain the facility throughout the lifespan of its operation.

The officials of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had in June inspected facilities at the Gombe International Airport and certified it for the airlift of Muslim pilgrims in the State to Saudi Arabia.

According to the governor, “the most important development is the takeover of the Gombe Airport by the federal government, which Mr. President has approved.

“Already, the Nigerian Air Force is building an Air Force base in the airport premises and with the takeover, it means there will be more facilities and management, especially since the airports are under the exclusive lease of the constitution.

  • Related Posts

    • News
    • October 28, 2026
    Faduyile Pledges Legislative Backing For NRS Reforms

      Faduyile Pledges Legislative Backing For NRS Reforms By Steve Ovirih. The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, has pledged the cooperation of the National Assembly…

    • News
    • October 27, 2026
    Senator Faduyile Mourns Ex-TAC DG, Pius Osunyikanmi

    Senator Faduyile Mourns Ex-TAC DG, Pius Osunyikanmi By Steve Ovirih. Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Prof.Adedayo Faduyile, has mourned the passing of former Director-General of the Directorate…

    Leave a Reply

    You Missed

    Faduyile Meets Education Minister, Seeks FG Presence In Ondo South.

    Faduyile Meets Education Minister, Seeks FG Presence In Ondo South.

    Ending Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

    Drone Attack Kills Two Soldiers, Injures 13 In Borno Military Formation.

    Drone Attack Kills Two Soldiers, Injures 13 In Borno Military Formation.

    INEC Sets December Deadline To Resolve Voter Register Irregularities.

    INEC Sets December Deadline To Resolve Voter Register Irregularities.

    NCDC Tracks 62 Ebola Contacts As Monitoring Continues Across Nigeria.

    NCDC Tracks 62 Ebola Contacts As Monitoring Continues Across Nigeria.

    Cleric’s Remarks on Tinubu’s Moses Comparison Spark Social Media Debate.

    Cleric’s Remarks on Tinubu’s Moses Comparison Spark Social Media Debate.