Wike Recommits To PH Airport Access Road Dualisation

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has reiterated that his administration would dualise the access road to the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area, in line with his pledge to aviation workers.
Speaking during the 2019 End of Year Party of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in Port Harcourt, last Saturday, Wike said that he was committed to ensuring better access to the airport.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke, the governor reminded the workers that the process started with the completion of the iconic Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road.
He said: “On the road infrastructure towards the airport, Governor Wike will fulfill his promise. He keeps all his promises to the people.
“Knowing that it is important to provide the enabling environment for people to do business in Rivers State, Governor Wike completed the Obiri-Ikwerre Road to the airport.
“The promise to dualise the airport road with streetlights will be fulfilled and the project completed before the end of our second term.”
Wike added that the Rivers State Government was already expanding the Ikwerre Road up to the airport junction, to resolve the issue of traffic congestion along that route.
He added that all across Port Harcourt, several important infrastructural interventions were taking place to develop a beautiful modern city.
Wike said: “As you drive around town, you will notice a major expansion of different road infrastructure. The expansion of road infrastructure will lead to the improvement of traffic flow.
“By the time road infrastructure expansion is completed and the three flyover bridges are ready, the traffic congestion would ease off”, he added.
He charged the FAAN workers to remain committed to quality service delivery in order to promote safety and comfort for customers at the airport.
“This opportunity will provide a very wonderful platform for the workforce to interact and evaluate their work performance for greater productivity.
“I charge other state and federal agencies to create time for regular interaction among workers.
“For the workers, in your core area of delivery of service, of relating with airlines and customers, I urge you to continue to serve our country, Nigeria,” he said.
He commended the management of FAAN for the annual get-together.
The governor said: “This meeting is a proof of the wonderful relationship that exists between the Rivers State Government and federal agencies in the state.
“Let me thank you for finding time to unwind and relax with your workforce. This is a very special gesture that will motivate the productivity of your workforce.”
In his response, the Managing Director of FAAN, who was represented the Director of Human Resources and Administration, Mr Anozie Norris, commended the staff for working hard all through 2019 to ensure the safety of passengers with no major accident all through the year.
He said: “We recorded many successes and achievements in 2019. We must work to consolidate on the gains of 2020.
Norris said airports and airport managers around the world were working to take advantage of the huge African market.
“We must strive to ensure that we make our airports aviation hubs that will be achieved through hardwork”, he said.
Also speaking, the Manager of Port Harcourt International Airport, Felix Akinbinu reminded the Rivers State governor of the pledge to dualise the airport access road.
He also called on all stakeholders to work towards ensuring that the Port Harcourt International Airport gets the desired international certification.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of a plaque of honour by FAAN to the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike with an Award of Excellence for his contributions to the aviation sector.