NEW INT'L AIRPORT TERMINAL, TO BOOST AKWA IBOM'S IGR - Charles Udoh


The ongoing ultramodern International Terminal Building at the Victor Attah International Airport is not only a money spinner but a legacy project beaming Akwa Ibom State to the global community.

The Commissioner for Information, Sir Charles Udoh, who is currently undertaking on-the-spot tour of government projects, stated this in Uyo, while reacting to the economic benefits of the new Terminal Building, after an inspection tour of the project by the State Government Information Management Team.

Sir Charles Udoh said with the components of the terminal building put in place at the entire complex, Akwa Ibom State will not only benefit from increased Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, with the huge volume of income that will accrue from the different business transactions within the complex, but also from the Maintenance, Repairs and Overhauling, MRO, operations as well as from Cargo handling.

Emphasizing that, the Victor Attah International Airport towers high above other Airports in Nigeria due to its enviable location and proximity to West African Countries, the Information Boss said, facilities put in place are of International standard, including a digital self check-in by a Robot, which is COVID-19 compliance as well as handy shopping malls, restaurants and banking booths.

Sir Udoh said, there is also a health bay designed to serve as an Isolation centre in event of any suspected case of COVID-19 or any other related infections among travelers, disclosing that, the Permanent Terminal Building was designed by experts from Nigeria, United Kingdom, United States and Turkey to give end users a touch or feel of what is tenable in airports in developed climes in America, Europe and Asia.

The State's Spokesman said, with a special roofing sheet capable of lasting up to 200 years without any colour change, the world class building which is nearing completion, with work now at the second floor of the 3-storey building has a pressure sensitive escalator, automated entry pass, such as finger print digital pass and computerized card pass.

He stated that, in order to ensure ease of movement, the building is fitted with 4 escalators, 7 lifts and staircases while strict safety apparatuses have been put in place with Four different fire prevention facilities including: fire extinguishers, fire water sprinkler system, fire detectors, heat, smoke and temperature detectors as well as FM200, an automated fire fighting powder system.

Reiterating that, the complex will have both the International and Domestic Wing, the State Information helmsman, said, all sections, departures, arrivals and Cargo have been linked to the security units for any eventually adding effective security network has been put in place which strict surveillance by the Custom, Immigration, Drug Law Enforcement Agency and other security operatives.

The new terminal will have finger print digital pass or card pass, whether one is a passenger or staff. There would be Staff living quarters, locker rooms among others.

He said the Security architecture is very high, with Four methods of fire prevention - fire extinguishers, fire water sprinkler system, fire detectors (heat, smoke and temperature detectors), FM200 that is automated powder system.

Describing the Permanent Terminal Building as the first of its kind in the West African Sub region, Sir Charles Udoh said, the project is one of the landmark achievements of Governor Udom Emmanuel geared at attracting traffic to Akwa Ibom State, as the preferred destination of investors and tourists in Nigeria.

The tour by the State Government Information Management Team, led by the Commissioner of Information, Sir Charles Udoh, continues as part of measures towards heightening publicity and awareness on Projects and programmes of Governor Udom Emmanuel within his 5 years administration.

#UdomisWorking!!!
#AkwaIbomisBetter
#CompletionAgenda
#Dakkada

I understand the state has oil and gas producing and servicing companies who have expatriates however, is that enough to build an International Airport? We need think about ROI before just spending because we want to.

It's an already existing airport, just a new terminal to meet international standards.I think it's a good idea if the resources are available to finance the project

GboyegaD:
I understand the state has oil and gas producing and servicing companies who have expatriates however, is that enough to build an International Airport? We need think about ROI before just spending because we want to.

Cutealexio:
It's an already existing airport, just a new terminal to meet international standards.I think it's a good idea if the resources are available to finance the project

It is and that is the very reason why the cost should be well thought of. What is the current traffic of the airport annually? Does it justify a need to expand in the line of an international wing? There are better projects that would impact lives more than this. When is the project going to break even? It is misplaced priority.

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NEW INT'L AIRPORT TERMINAL, TO BOOST AKWA IBOM'S IGR - Charles Udoh


The ongoing ultramodern International Terminal Building at the Victor Attah International Airport is not only a money spinner but a legacy project beaming Akwa Ibom State to the global community.

The Commissioner for Information, Sir Charles Udoh, who is currently undertaking on-the-spot tour of government projects, stated this in Uyo, while reacting to the economic benefits of the new Terminal Building, after an inspection tour of the project by the State Government Information Management Team.

Sir Charles Udoh said with the components of the terminal building put in place at the entire complex, Akwa Ibom State will not only benefit from increased Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, with the huge volume of income that will accrue from the different business transactions within the complex, but also from the Maintenance, Repairs and Overhauling, MRO, operations as well as from Cargo handling.

Emphasizing that, the Victor Attah International Airport towers high above other Airports in Nigeria due to its enviable location and proximity to West African Countries, the Information Boss said, facilities put in place are of International standard, including a digital self check-in by a Robot, which is COVID-19 compliance as well as handy shopping malls, restaurants and banking booths.

Sir Udoh said, there is also a health bay designed to serve as an Isolation centre in event of any suspected case of COVID-19 or any other related infections among travelers, disclosing that, the Permanent Terminal Building was designed by experts from Nigeria, United Kingdom, United States and Turkey to give end users a touch or feel of what is tenable in airports in developed climes in America, Europe and Asia.

The State's Spokesman said, with a special roofing sheet capable of lasting up to 200 years without any colour change, the world class building which is nearing completion, with work now at the second floor of the 3-storey building has a pressure sensitive escalator, automated entry pass, such as finger print digital pass and computerized card pass.

He stated that, in order to ensure ease of movement, the building is fitted with 4 escalators, 7 lifts and staircases while strict safety apparatuses have been put in place with Four different fire prevention facilities including: fire extinguishers, fire water sprinkler system, fire detectors, heat, smoke and temperature detectors as well as FM200, an automated fire fighting powder system.

Reiterating that, the complex will have both the International and Domestic Wing, the State Information helmsman, said, all sections, departures, arrivals and Cargo have been linked to the security units for any eventually adding effective security network has been put in place which strict surveillance by the Custom, Immigration, Drug Law Enforcement Agency and other security operatives.

The new terminal will have finger print digital pass or card pass, whether one is a passenger or staff. There would be Staff living quarters, locker rooms among others.

He said the Security architecture is very high, with Four methods of fire prevention - fire extinguishers, fire water sprinkler system, fire detectors (heat, smoke and temperature detectors), FM200 that is automated powder system.

Describing the Permanent Terminal Building as the first of its kind in the West African Sub region, Sir Charles Udoh said, the project is one of the landmark achievements of Governor Udom Emmanuel geared at attracting traffic to Akwa Ibom State, as the preferred destination of investors and tourists in Nigeria.

The tour by the State Government Information Management Team, led by the Commissioner of Information, Sir Charles Udoh, continues as part of measures towards heightening publicity and awareness on Projects and programmes of Governor Udom Emmanuel within his 5 years administration.

#UdomisWorking!!!
#AkwaIbomisBetter
#CompletionAgenda
#Dakkada

Great news lalastclala

Cutealexio:
It's an already existing airport, just a new terminal to meet international standards.I think it's a good idea if the resources are available to finance the project

I love your responds ... God bless you

GboyegaD:


It is and that is the very reason why the cost should be well thought of. What is the current traffic off the airport annually? Does it justify a need to expand in the line of an international wing? There are better projects that would impact lives more than this. When is the project going to break even? It is misplaced priority.

Even after thorough explanation you still sound dumb , I wonder which Bush some of you came out from...i just wonder why any one will hate this or it is jealousy

Hunchogee:

Even after thorough explanation you still sound dumb , I wonder which Bush some of you came out from...i just wonder why any one will hate this or it is jealousy

Stop being foolish because you want to be sentimental.

GboyegaD:


Stop being foolish because you want to be sentimental.

Honestly , ask yourself why a you sounding different from others and dumb at that

Wow Akwa Ibom Ayaya. Pls keep it up. I love hearing good news about my state!

Ilaumoh:

Honestly , ask yourself why a you sounding different from others and dumb at that

I don't have to follow the pack. My position is simple, what is the return on this investment? Do you think it is wise to spend tax monies on just anything because the governor feels so? What is the traffic for the airport locally before thinking of the international wing? It is a waste of resources and we cannot be expecting any better if we do not start to think in the right direction.

GboyegaD:


I don't have to follow the pack. My position is simple, what is the return on this investment? Do you think it is wise to spend tax monies on just anything because the governor feels so? What is the traffic for the airport locally before thinking of the international wing? It is a waste of resources and we cannot be expecting any better if we do not start to think in the right direction.

Then wait still its commission ok...stop exhibiting foolishness

Hunchogee:

Then wait still its commission ok...stop exhibiting foolishness

Who is exhibiting foolishness between us? It is obvious you lack depth to comprehend my position.

GboyegaD:


Who is exhibiting foolishness between us? It is obvious you lack depth to comprehend my position.

Why are so pained about this project ...
Please let me ask you , which state are you from?
Let see if you will be proud of your slum

Ilaumoh:

Why are so pained about this project ...
Please let me ask you , which state are you from?
Let see if you will be proud of your slum

For the records, I am a Nigerian and you can see that in my previous post that I do not do so much of state affiliations. But to answer you the Nigerian way, I am from Lagos since my dad is from Lagos.

That said, I am pained because we cannot be hoping for a better life for ourselves and we would out of sentiments encourage wrong doings. Like I stated earlier, why build an international wing that isn't viable considering the traffic the airport would generate? Road networks and other infrastructures that would help the citizens of the state's should be given priority above projects as this. What is the state of healthcare in the state? Why waste the common man resources to service the lifestyle of the elites?

If we as mid aged and youths keep encouraging things as this and then cry that things are not getting any better, then, how would it be?

GboyegaD:


For the records, I am a Nigerian and you can see that in my previous post that I do not do so much of state affiliations. But to answer you the Nigerian way, I am from Lagos since my dad is from Lagos.

That said, I am pained because we cannot be hoping for a better life for ourselves and we would out of sentiments encourage wrong doings. Like I stated earlier, why build an international wing that isn't viable considering the traffic the airport would generate? Road networks and other infrastructures that would help the citizens of the state's should be given priority above projects as this. What is the state of healthcare in the state? Why waste the common man resources to service the lifestyle of the elites?

If we as mid aged and youths keep encouraging things as this and then cry that things are not getting any better, then, how would it be?

My brother just focus on your state , if you don't know anything about another man state...please let me ask you in road construction in this country, which state has the best road network in nigeria
In health care delivery , which stare has the best?

All this thing you've listed are all available in my state ...so let me ask you, when last did you visit Akwa Ibom state ?

Interms of Airport traffic, IbomAir alone celebrated their 1yr anniversary with a passenger traffic of 150000 passengers for only 3 airline as of then ooo...baba in South south and south east after pH , it is Uyo in terms of Air traffic....inshort Akwa Ibom Airport houses 8 airlines companies which amount to been 4th best traffic currently in Nigeria after Lagos, Abuja and portacourt so relax and do your research ok..
Finally am not surprised where you come from cos you guys are none to be bitter about other people progress...the heated argument btw igbo and yoruba shows how hateful you guys are, so am not surprised that you are bitter about it ok. Let us worry about her problems while you worried about Tinubu colonization of lagos ok

Hunchogee:

My brother just focus on your state , if you don't know anything about another man state...please let me ask you in road construction in this country, which state has the best road network in nigeria
In health care delivery , which stare has the best?

All this thing you've listed are all available in my state ...so let me ask you, when last did you visit Akwa Ibom state ?

Interms of Airport traffic, IbomAir alone celebrated their 1yr anniversary with a passenger traffic of 150000 passengers for only 3 airline as of then ooo...baba in South south and south east after pH , it is Uyo in terms of Air traffic....inshort Akwa Ibom Airport houses 8 airlines companies which amount to been 4th best traffic currently in Nigeria after Lagos, Abuja and portacourt so relax and do your research ok..
Finally am not surprised where you come from cos you guys are none to be bitter about other people progress...the heated argument btw igbo and yoruba shows how hateful you guys are, so am not surprised that you are bitter about it ok. Let us worry about her problems while you worried about Tinubu colonization of lagos ok

To start with, this was a plain discussion on the ROI and justifications of my point however, you went shallow and was comparing it to tribal clash. How does this help?

These links below will help you understand that the traffic volume for air transportation in Nigeria is low thus, the justification on expanding the airport might not be necessary.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://nigerianstat.gov.ng/download/736%23:~:text%3D%252D%2520Lagos%252C%2520Abuja%252C%2520Port%2520Harcourt%252C%2520Owerri%2520and%2520Kano%2520airports,the%2520reopening%2520of%2520Abuja%2520airport.&ved=2ahUKEwialMfDp9HqAhWFLc0KHV3EDS4QFjABegQIDBAH&usg=AOvVaw1ROa3fsoniTmvGFeRjJfnt

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1089447/domestic-passenger-traffic-nigeria-airports/

https://nairametrics.com/2020/01/02/air-travellers-across-nigerian-airports-hit-8-5-million-in-6-month/

As regards healthcare, the recent sack of the state's epidemiologist for conducting more than a certain number of COVID19 test speaks volumes. Generally in healthcare as a nation, we are way behind.

For road network, the state has done well but more can be done to open up the state for business and economic development.

Hunchogee:

My brother just focus on your state , if you don't know anything about another man state...please let me ask you in road construction in this country, which state has the best road network in nigeria
In health care delivery , which stare has the best?

All this thing you've listed are all available in my state ...so let me ask you, when last did you visit Akwa Ibom state ?

Interms of Airport traffic, IbomAir alone celebrated their 1yr anniversary with a passenger traffic of 150000 passengers for only 3 airline as of then ooo...baba in South south and south east after pH , it is Uyo in terms of Air traffic....inshort Akwa Ibom Airport houses 8 airlines companies which amount to been 4th best traffic currently in Nigeria after Lagos, Abuja and portacourt so relax and do your research ok..
Finally am not surprised where you come from cos you guys are none to be bitter about other people progress...the heated argument btw igbo and yoruba shows how hateful you guys are, so am not surprised that you are bitter about it ok. Let us worry about her problems while you worried about Tinubu colonization of lagos ok

In as much as I am happy with your submissions, please learn to also state facts.

In both South East and South South, in terms of air traffic PH airport still trails Enugu and Imo airport.
(well, maybe now that Enugu airport is undergoing repair, it could be ahead of it).

christejames:





In as much as I am happy with your submissions, please learn to also state facts.

In both South East and South South, in terms of air traffic PH airport still trails Enugu and Imo airport.
(well, maybe now that Enugu airport is undergoing repair, it could be ahead of it).

Pls kindly list airlines operating in Imo and enugu currently..i know enugu is not working at the moment