The Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has named the remodeled Abubakar Imam international airport Minna, the Niger State capital, Ahmed Bola Tinubu International airport, Minna.
The airport which is being named after the President for his contributions to the development of the state in nine months after mounting the saddle, is part of numerous projects to be inaugurated during the one day official visit of the President to the state on Monday.
Briefing newsmen in Minna on Sunday on the preparedness for the President’s one day official visit, the state commissioner for Information and strategies, Hon. Binta Mamman said in addition to the commissioning of the airport, the President will inaugurate the 5,000 agricultural equipment procured by the state government.
The commissioner disclosed that arrangements have been concluded by the state government to ensure a hitch-free visit by President Tinubu.
She noted that other engagements of the President will be a guided tour of the facilities at the remodelled airport terminal and later thr laying of the foundation for Hajji terminal at the airport before returning to Abuja.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Musa Salihu Bosso reiterated the commitment of the present administration in the state to investing in agriculture towards ensuring food security inline with President Tinubu’s agenda.
To achieve this, the commissioner pointed out that not less than 500 tractors have been procured in addition to 200 power tillers already on ground out of 1,000 that is being expected.
The President is expected in Minna Niger State capital tomorrow on a one day official visit, the first by any President since 2015.