Buhari Approves FG’s Acquisition Of Gombe Airport

Approval has been given for the acquisition of the Gombe State Airport by the Federal Government.

President Muhammadu Buhari consented to the takeover on Friday, September 9, 2022, the state governor, Muhammad Yahaya, confirmed this to newsmen today shortly after a brief meeting with the President at the Aso Rock Villa, Ezenwoko’s Blog reports.

Governor Yahaya was optimistic that the development would be a drive towards attracting investors to the state.

He noted further that the move would ensure the availability of funds to maintain the facility throughout the lifespan of its operation.

Yahaya disclosed that during the meeting with the president, important matters including political developments in Gombe were discussed and concerns were shown.

He insisted that the Gombe State Investment Summit will be held in the first week of October.

“The summit would attract investors and ultimately increase the internally generated revenue of the northeastern state in the wake of the 13-year insurgency that ravaged the region,” The PUNCH quoted Yahaya as saying.