Transportation

Mar
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status

Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status

FGN, News Flash, Transportation
Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the country’s six geopolitical zones. He wrote, “President Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to the status of an International airport. “This completes the round of international airports across the country with each geo-political zone…
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Jan
31
2025
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South East Transportation Infrastructure: Umahi Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment

South East Transportation Infrastructure: Umahi Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash, South East, Transportation
Umahi reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to South East transportation infrastructure development The Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has assured the people of South East of the commitment of the Renewed Hope administration President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the transformation of the transportation infrastructure in the South East like every other Geo-Political Zone of the country. Umahi stated this during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Anambra and Enugu caucus of the 10th National Assembly who came to seek the federal government’s intervention on the completion of the construction of Enugu – Onitsha Expressway handled by RCC Ltd…
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Dec
22
2024
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Xmas Celebrations: Governor Otti Offers Free Transportation For Indigent Abians Across Nigeria

Xmas Celebrations: Governor Otti Offers Free Transportation For Indigent Abians Across Nigeria

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, Transportation
PRESS RELEASE: FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIGENT ABIANS. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, has once again approved and mobilised Free Round-Trip Transportation for nearly 1,000 Indigent Abians identified without any means but interested in returning home to celebrate the 2024 Yuletide Season with their families back home from Selected Popular Routes. The selected pick-up locations/routes, No of Passengers, Inbound and Outbound Dates are as follows: Kaduna - Umuahia | Departure - 22nd December, 2024 | Return - 5th January, 2025. Jos - Umuahia | Departure - 20th December, 2024 | Return - 6th…
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Dec
19
2024
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From Ransom Payments To Runways: Nigeria’s Air Travel Industry And Insecurity: Is There Hope For ABIA State? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

From Ransom Payments To Runways: Nigeria’s Air Travel Industry And Insecurity: Is There Hope For ABIA State? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Security, Transportation
From Ransom Payments to Runways: Nigeria's Air Travel Industry and Insecurity: Is there hope for Abia State? The alarming statistics on ransom payments in kidnapping incidents in Nigeria for 2024 reveal a staggering estimated amount of ₦2.23 trillion paid from January to November. This figure is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of kidnapping on individuals, families, and the economy as a whole. The North West region tops the list with an estimated ₦1.17 trillion, accounting for over 50% of the total ransom payments. A regional breakdown of the statistics shows a clear disparity in the burden of ransom…
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Dec
18
2024
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Evaluating Otti’s Strategic Partnership For ABIA Airport Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Evaluating Otti’s Strategic Partnership For ABIA Airport Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Transportation
Evaluating Otti's Strategic Partnership for Abia Airport Development Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The groundbreaking ceremony of the Abia International Airport on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, marked a significant milestone in Abia State's pursuit of economic growth and development. Governor Alex Otti's strategic partnership with the federal government, particularly the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. This partnership is a testament to the governor's commitment to seizing opportunities that drive progress and development in Abia State. Governor Otti's administration has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and partnership, leading to the expansion of channels…
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Dec
18
2024
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ON A HIGHER PLANE: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The ABIA Airport Project

ON A HIGHER PLANE: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The ABIA Airport Project

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Transportation
ON A HIGHER PLANE Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Flag off of the Abia Airport Project on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Ubaha Community School, NsuluProtocols, Leadership is about making the most of the regular and special opportunities that come our way to drive new possibilities. We made a commitment that under our watch; Abia will never let any promising opportunity slip by. Whether it is collaborating with multilateral partners, Federal Government and its agencies, sister states, business organisations and individuals who have something of value to offer us,…
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Dec
16
2024
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Oyedepo: Keyamo Defends Approval Of Private Airstrip Amid Controversy

Oyedepo: Keyamo Defends Approval Of Private Airstrip Amid Controversy

News Flash, Politics, Religion, Transportation
Oyedepo: Keyamo Defends Approval Of Private Airstrip Amid Controversy The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has defended his decision to approve a private airstrip amid rising concerns and allegations of preferential treatment. Keyamo said this on the ‘This Morning’ programme on Arise News on Sunday. Where he stressed the importance of fairness and adherence to legal processes in granting approvals for private airstrips across Nigeria. “You can’t single out an individual in a country like this when you have given the same right to so many people and say withdraw that particular one. On what basis?” Keyamo…
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Dec
06
2024
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Abia State Government Partners Coscharis Group To Roll Out Electric Vehicles Into The State’s Transport Sector

Abia State Government Partners Coscharis Group To Roll Out Electric Vehicles Into The State’s Transport Sector

Abia State, Business, Good Governance, News Flash, Transportation
ABIA STATE GOVT. PARTNERS COSCHARIS GROUP TO ROLL OUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES INTO THE STATE’S TRANSPORT SECTOR. In a bid to sanitize and modernise its transport sector and introduce an organised logistics system in major cities of Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia to create a very effective and sustainable transportation system for the State, the Abia State Government has concluded plans to partner with COSCHARIS to roll out Electric Vehicles for Intra City and State transport services. Speaking during a business meeting on Wednesday, December 4th in his Office with the Founder, President, and CEO of COSCHARIS Group Dr. Cosmas Maduka and…
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Dec
05
2024
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Location Of Airport: Abia State Government (ABSG) Engages Nsulu People People, Secures Support

Location Of Airport: Abia State Government (ABSG) Engages Nsulu People People, Secures Support

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Transportation, Works
LOCATION OF AIRPORT: ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT (ABSG) ENGAGES NSULU PEOPLE, SECURES SUPPORT. Abia State Government (ABSG) has engaged the people of Nsulu clan in Isialangwa North LGA and secured their support for government to go ahead with the proposed siting of Abia Airport in their community. This followed a protest from a section of the host communities in Nsulu against the proposed siting of the Abia airport in the area. Speaking to the press after a crucial meeting with the representatives of the various host communities of the proposed airport project site, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor…
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Nov
10
2024
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President Tinubu’s Loyalist, MC Oluomo Emerges NURTW National President

President Tinubu’s Loyalist, MC Oluomo Emerges NURTW National President

FGN, Labour, News Flash, Politics, Transportation
Tinubu’s Loyalist, MC Oluomo Emerges NURTW National President Musliu Akinsaya, popularly called MC Oluomo has emerged National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). MC Oluomo, a former Lagos state Chairman of NURTW is a loyalist of President Bola Tinubu. The Southwest Zone of the union elected Oluomo as national chair during its Quadrennial Delegate Conference at its Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State. According to Vanguard, delegates from the four states, including Lagos, Ogun, Ondo and Ekiti participated in the election. The delegate conference which was monitored and Observed by the acting National President of the…
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