The State Government and Land owners of Nsulu Abia Airport project have agreed to work together to address concerns that might arise in future in the course of execution of the project.
In a communique endorsed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr Chaka Chukwumerije, Chief Uzo Azubuike, Mr Fidel Ibeabuchi among others, shortly after an enlarged meeting between government and land owners of the proposed Abia airport project held at Banquet Hall, Government House Umuahia, the people agreed that Memorandum of Understanding would be drafted to guide all parties.
Government assured the Land owners of transparency in their dealings, promised to pay full compensation and involve them in the development process.
The group commended President Bola Tinubu for approving an Airstripe for the State and Governor Alex Otti for upgrading it to an Airport and pledged their support for the actualization of the project.
The Land owners appealed to the State Government to allow them continue to farm on the acquired land until the commencement of the project.
The meeting in session witnessed the inauguration of Joint Enlarged Government Nsulu Airport Land owners Technical Committee with the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba and Chief Uzo Azubuike as leaders.
Other members are, The member representing Isiala Ngwa North and South at the House of Representatives, Chief Ginger Onwusibe, Member representing Isiala Ngwa North State Constituency, Chief Collins Iheonunekwu, Mayor, Isiala Ngwa North Ambassador Innocent Uruakpa, Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije, that of Transport, Dr Chimezie Ukaegbu, his Arts, Culture and Creative Economy counterpart, Mr. Matthew Ekwiribe.
The rest are, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Lands and Housing, Pastor Aji Okorougo and State Director of Lands, Mr.Uduma Mong, All members of Technical Committee of Land owners Forum for Abia Airport Nsulu, Community/Village Heads, Councillors , Traditional rulers of host Communities and one Compound representative.
