Emmanuel lkpeama.
The Imo State House of Assembly has commended Governor Hope Uzodinma for the installation of night landing facilities at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri.
In a commendation letter to the governor through Bar. Chinelo Emeghara, the Clerk of the Imo State House of Assembly, said it takes a visionary leader like Governor Uzodinma to initiate such a project, the economic benefits of which to the state cannot be overemphasised.
The Member representing Ngor/Okpala State Constituency, Rt Hon Obinna Egu,who moved the motion earlier revealed that the people of the host community where the Airport is located, Umuohiagu Community in Ngor/Okpala local government area was erupted with joy on witnessing the successful landing, from Abuja, of an aircraft, with passengers, on Saturday 25th May 2024 at about 7:15pm, which was followed by its departure to Lagos about 40 minutes later, with passengers on board.
According to Hon Egu, the initiative,as a result of the new development has enhanced economic agenda to position Imo State as an economic hub for regional, national and indeed, international connectivity.
He said,”Governors have come and gone in the State, but it is only Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma who has shown capacity and political will, to solve the problem, by initiating the project and seeing to its completion, without making noise.”
“The achievement of the Installation of night landing facilities at the airport would bring more flights and more business activities in the area and to the state.For more than 30 years, the airport built by the collective financial effort of the Imo people has operated without a night landing facility.”
“Governor Uzodimma’s commitment, dedication, enthusiasm and zeal in carrying out projects that are directly impacting the lives of Imo people and its residents has exposed him as a Godsent leader, and Ndimo would remain indelibly grateful”.he stated
The Lawmaker,who is the house committee chairman on science and technology opined that in the last four years,the State has witnessed massive transformation, especially, in the areas of infrastructural development, human capital development, improved health services, ease of doing businesses, improved welfare packages for civil servants and retirees, noting that the visionary leadership and prudence of Gov Hope Uzodinma in managing men and resources is second to none.
The motion was seconded by the Chief Whip and member representing Oru-East State Constituency, Chigozie Nwaneri, and co-sponsored by 15 lawmakers, including, Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu, Kanayo Onyemaechi, Henry Agbasonu, Hon Innocent Ikpamezie, Sam Osuji, Bernard Ozoemelam and Sam Otuibe.
Others include Clinton Amadi, Gilbert Nwosu, Francis Osuoha, Uche Agabige, Dominic Ezerioha, Johnson Duru and Kennedy Ibeh.
In their different submissions, the lawmakers appreciated Governor Hope Uzodimma while describing him as a visionary leader who understands the social importance, economic importance and political importance of the Installation of the night landing facilities at the airport, and went further to ensured it was awarded, paid for and completed in record time, without making noise.
They went further to state that the Governor might not know what he has done with the installation of the night landing facilities, pointing out that kidnapping, armed robbery, and accidents that occur in the quest of Imo citizens rushing to Port Harcourt to go board flight in the face of emergency appointments would now be a thing of the past.
