Federal Government Renames Minna Airport in Honor of Tinubu

Ahead of the inauguration ceremony scheduled for Monday, the Federal Government made a surprising announcement, renaming the Minna Airport in Niger State after President Bola Tinubu. This renaming came just hours before the anticipated event, replacing the previous name honoring the late Abubakar Imam, a decision made during the renaming of 15 airports across the country to honor notable Nigerian figures. In a press briefing held at the Government House in Minna, the Commissioner for Information, Binta Mamman, shared this development with the media. She also detailed the arrangements being made for President Tinubu’s visit, where he would officially open the newly remodeled and upgraded terminal at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport.

” I am pleased to announce that all necessary arrangements have been meticulously put in place to welcome Mr. President tomorrow,” She explained.

” The project faced delays promoting the farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago led administration to assume control, ensuring it is expedited completion after consultation with relevant authorities, ” the commissioner stated.

Mrs. Binta Manmman also said the President is expected to commission various categories of sophisticated agricultural mechanization equipment procured by the State Government as well as lay the foundation stone of the Hajj terminal for easy airlift of pilgrims to Mecca.

” These acquisitions align with our shared goal of achieving food security and supporting the national agendas of both federal and state governments.”

Binta justified  the renaming of the remodelled airport after the President, the commissioner by saying  Niger State has received substantial support  from the federal government.