From Chuks Collins, Awka
President Muhammadu Buhari has received a very warm commendation for the rebuilding and opening of the strategic Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
The message to the president which came from one of the illustrious sons of Anambra State and a governorship hopeful in the forthcoming next year's election in the state -Mr TobeOlisa Olih noted that the APC-led federal administration has so far again demonstrated its responsiveness to the yearnings of the citizens.
He said that the President has continued to demonstrate his commitment and determination to sustain investments in critical sector infrastructure across the country with the successful completion of the rehabilitation and upgrade of the airport facilities in Enugu.
Describing the airport as very strategic to Nigerians especially people of the South East geopolitical zone and others visiting or passing through the area, Mr Olih said his joy and that of other citizens know no bounds over the literal brand new airport.
According to him, "we immensely appreciate Mr President for being actively focussed in critical sectors of the nation's economy for the benefit of all. "
"I wish to convey my deepest appreciation to your administration for undertaking the reconstruction of the airport from beginning to commissioning..."
The Anambra governorship aspirant noted that with the improved facilities at the airport now, the capacity of the airport has been strengthened and enhanced. It's passenger turnover will increase and the economy of the area would equally record a big boost henceforth.
Mr Olih listed other key projects successfully undertaken or currently being undertaken by the Buhari administration to include the Second Niger Bridge at Onitsha, the Owerri-Umuahia Federal Highway, the Enugu-Port Harcourt Highway, Alaojii Power Station, Zik's Mausoleum and the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway among others.
He described the list and other achievements of President Buhari in the geopolitical zone as remarkably historical. He therefore urged all Nigerians irrespective of status, tribe, religion or political leaning to rally round the president to move the nation forward.