By Adesuwa Tsan
365Daily – A group of senior journalists of Southeast origin, Izunwanne, has commended the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on the construction and successful test run of the Anambra International Cargo Airport, Umueri.
In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Sir Abuchi Anueyiagu, and the Secretary, Elder Ngwuoke Ngwuoke, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the association described the airport as a legacy project and a catalyst for accelerated economic development of Anambra State and the Southeast.
The group noted in the statement that the airport would create a new economic corridor for the teeming industrialists, entrepreneurs and businessmen, not only in Anambra State but also in the entire Southeast geopolitical zone and Nigeria in general.
It stated: “The International Cargo Airport is a dream come true for thousands of businessmen in the Southeast. With the test run of the airport, a new economic corridor has been opened for them.”
According to Izunwanne, with the opening of the airport, more than 10,000 jobs would be created in different areas, thereby reducing the unemployment burden in the Southeast.
It expressed happiness that Governor Obiano completed the project construction during lifetime of his administration, contrary to the practice where some state governors fail to complete projects they started and pass the burden of completion to in-coming administrations.
“It is gratifying to note that Governor Obiano administration began and completed substantial parts of the Anambra International Cargo Airport project within a record time of 15 months,” the journalists said.
Also commended by the group is the Executive Chairman of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema, for ”the leading and exemplary role he is playing in the aviation industry and for letting his two passenger air planes to be used to test run the airport.”
Umueri community was also applauded by Izunwanne for providing the land and conducive atmosphere for the construction.
The group expressed hope that the community’s ”good gesture” would continue in the medium and long term for the overall realisation of the project objectives.
It concluded by advising the Anambra State government to ensure that a sustainable system is put in place for the maintenance of the facilities at the airport.