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Buhari Commends Re-Opening of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

President Muhammadu Buhari has given kudos to those who fixed the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in Abuja, earlier than scheduled.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media, Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari commended the efforts of the Ministries of Transport, Power, Works and Housing, the security agencies, Kaduna State government, the contractor, Julius Berger, and others, on the successful completion of work on the runway and re-opening of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, 24 hours ahead of the time limit.

The statement further says, “The President said that he looked forward to such display of inter-agency cooperation and efficiency in the operation of the entire Federal Government machinery.

“The President also thanked Ethiopian Airlines for cooperating with the Nigerian Government during the closure of Abuja airport, describing it as a good example of intra-African cooperation.”

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