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N3-billion released for Ibom Airport
Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00
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Contractors have received N3-billion from the state government for the construction of Ibom International Airport in Akwa Ibom State.

Governor Godswill Akpabio said the airport's 2 600 metre runway will be completed by April 2008.

The airport project consists of three main phases, they are:

  • airport maintenance
  • repairs and overhaul
  • cargo and passenger operations

    The skilled and semi-skilled construction phases of project have thus far provided jobs to 500 youths in the region and once the airport is fully operational, even more employment opportunities will be created.

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