From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Benue State Government has disclosed plans to build an airport with three wings – international, domestic and cargo, as well as an export/import processing zone in the state.
Governor Alia said the airport would be built along Makurdi-Gboko road to ameliorate the sufferings of Benue people.
The Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Rev. Frederick Ikyaan stated this on Friday, during a meeting with traditional rulers from the affected local government areas of Guma, Gboko, Gwer East and Tarka.
The commissioner revealed that the airport is to be cited on the left hand side of the road from Makurdi, immediately after Agasha junction while the processing zone will be on the right hand side of the same area, requiring land up to 100 hectares. He said the governor wants the project to commence immediately but deemed it fit to inform them before taking any further action. He however informed that, survey of the land has already been done, adding that there is also need to plan the area for ease of development.
Responding on behalf of the traditional rulers, Ter Gwer, Chief Dominic Akpe, and Ter Gboko, Chief Gabriel Shosom, described the move as a welcome development that will help solve some of their problems, including herdsmen invaders. The traditional rulers particularly sent words of appreciation to Governor Hyacinth Alia for the noble project, but requested for adequate compensation for indigenes of the affected communities. They appreciated the commissioner for the steps he has taken so far, saying they are happy with his disposition to carry them along by requesting them to provide representatives that will follow up developments there on their behalf.
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