The federal executive council yesterday approved over N10.08 billion for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Hadejia airstrip in Jigawa State and construction of control tower and technical building at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
The minister of aviation, Mr. Hadi Sirika announced this while briefing journalists at the end of the weekly FEC meeting held in Abuja.
He said the council approved N7.4 billion for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Hadejia Airstrip in Jigawa State.
He said the project would be delivered in 18 months.
Recall that in 2021, the federal government said it would intensify efforts to revive airstrips across the country in a bid to combat insecurity and boost commercial activities.
Sirika said the contract was awarded to Messrs China Civil Engineering Construction Company.
He also said FEC approved N1.9 billion for the construction of control tower and technical building in Enugu.
The minister said another N625 million contract was approved for the procurement of utility vehicles.
“Today in council, we presented one that contained three items. One of which is the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Hadejia Airstrip at the total sum is N7, 482, 071, 196.56 for a period of 18 months. And this contract is going to Messrs China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC).
“Then, there is the construction of a control tower and technical building in Enugu airport. The company is MSSRS MASCOT Associates Nigeria Limited. And it is N1, 973,606,141.75.
“The third contract is for the procurement of utility vehicles. It went to Messrs Kaura Motors at N625, 500,000. These are the memoranda and they’ve all been approved today,” he added.
