Hadejia Airport Not for Glamour, but for Security and Economic Benefits – Sirika
Hadejia Airport Not for Glamour, but for Security and Economic Benefits – Sirika ... The decision of the Federal Government to re-establish air transportation to Hadejia in Jigawa State is not for the glamour of having an airport, but the inherent security and economic benefits. According to the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, the airport will be used not only to transport agricultural products from Jigawa and other neighbouring states to different parts of the country and beyond, but also in combating the scourge of insecurity in the northern part of the country. Sirika who made the declaration during the ground-breaking ceremony of Hadejia Airport in Jigawa State on Thursday, also disclosed that the initiative by the Buhari administration aims to combat crime and insecurity, while also promoting the free movement of people and goods. Sirika noted that the administration had committed significant resources to the project in recognition of the crucial role aviation can