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.
\nSpeaking 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.
\nRepresented 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.
\nHe said: \u201cOn the road infrastructure towards the airport, Governor Wike will fulfill his promise. He keeps all his promises to the people.
\n\u201cKnowing 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.
\n\u201cThe promise to dualise the airport road with streetlights will be fulfilled and the project completed before the end of our second term.\u201d
\nWike 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.
\nHe added that all across Port Harcourt, several important infrastructural interventions were taking place to develop a beautiful modern city.
\nWike said: \u201cAs 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.
\n\u201cBy the time road infrastructure expansion is completed and the three flyover bridges are ready, the traffic congestion would ease off\u201d, he added.
\nHe charged the FAAN workers to remain committed to quality service delivery in order to promote safety and comfort for customers at the airport.
\n\u201cThis opportunity will provide a very wonderful platform for the workforce to interact and evaluate their work performance for greater productivity.
\n\u201cI charge other state and federal agencies to create time for regular interaction among workers.
\n\u201cFor 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,\u201d he said.
\nHe commended the management of FAAN for the annual get-together.
\nThe governor said: \u201cThis meeting is a proof of the wonderful relationship that exists between the Rivers State Government and federal agencies in the state.
\n\u201cLet 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.\u201d
\nIn 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.
\nHe said: \u201cWe recorded many successes and achievements in 2019. We must work to consolidate on the gains of 2020.
\nNorris said airports and airport managers around the world were working to take advantage of the huge African market.
\n\u201cWe must strive to ensure that we make our airports aviation hubs that will be achieved through hardwork\u201d, he said.
\nAlso speaking, the Manager of Port Harcourt International Airport, Felix Akinbinu reminded the Rivers State governor of the pledge to dualise the airport access road.
\nHe also called on all stakeholders to work towards ensuring that the Port Harcourt International Airport gets the desired international certification.
\nHighlight 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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