Niger Govt Renames Minna Airport After  Tinubu

Laleye Dipo in Minna

The Niger State Government on Sunday said it has renamed the Abubakar Imam International Airport in Minna after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The renaming of the airport believed to belong to the Federal government according the Commissioner for Information Hajia Binta Mammam was because of the contribution of President Tinubu to the development of the state.

Briefing newsmen ahead of the President’s one day official visit to the state today  Binta Mammam said the President will commission the remodelled airport terminal and the 5000 agricultural equipment purchased by the state  government

The commissioner disclosed that arrangements have been concluded by the state government to ensure a smooth visit by the President.
She noted that other engagements of the President will be a guided tour of the facilities at the remodelled airport terminal and later lay 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 invest in agriculture towards ensuring food security inline with President Tinubus’ agenda of food security in the country.
To achieve this, the commissioner pointed out that no fewer than 500 tractors have been procured in addition to 200 power tillers already on ground out of 1,000 that is being expected.