President Bola Tinubu on Friday inaugurated the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, commending Governor Umo Eno for sustaining the development vision initiated by previous administrations and bringing the project to completion.
Tinubu performed the inauguration shortly after arriving in the state for a working visit, during which he is expected to commission several major projects and attend a reception in his honour at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Describing his visit to Akwa Ibom as a homecoming, the President recalled his earlier years in the state as a mobile auditor and his involvement in activities connected with its development.
He said, “For me, this visit is a homecoming. I am deeply grateful for the state’s progress, most especially the huge contributions of successive administrations to its growth.”
The President particularly acknowledged the vision of former Governor Victor Attah, after whom the airport is named, noting that what began as an ambitious development initiative had gradually become a reality through commitment and continuity in governance.
He commended Eno for sustaining the vision of previous administrations and completing the airport project, describing the inauguration as a significant milestone in the state’s infrastructure development and economic advancement.
“I must commend Governor Umo Eno for sustaining the vision of successive administrations and for bringing the airport project to fruition. This is a significant milestone in Akwa Ibom’s infrastructural advancement and economic development, and I thank you all,” he said.
Tinubu said the international airport would facilitate the movement of people, promote national integration and cultural diversity, and expand economic opportunities by connecting Akwa Ibom to other parts of Nigeria and the international community.
The inauguration represents a major milestone in Akwa Ibom’s aviation development and highlights the role of continuity in governance in completing long-standing infrastructure projects.
