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Akanu Ibiam International Airport


The contributions that the airport would make to the economic development of the South East zone and surrounding States are too important to be consigned to a political decision.Politics, the type that many advocate can change the country, made Enugu possible. From President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua who initiated the re-construction of the airport to President Goodluck Jonathan who promised quick completion of the project during his campaign, the fact is that the airport is important for the eastern flank of Nigeria.The international airport in Enugu, named after a former Governor of Eastern Region, a former Vice President of the World Council of Churches, who lived an exemplary life of quietude, away from the ostentatious cravings of politicians, is a strong economic platform and users have embraced it.Businesses that depend so much on travels to Asia would benefit from one of the moves that would decongest Lagos. Those who thought that the decision to fly internationally from Enugu was uneconomical would be stunned to know that the inaugural flight sold out.There are more stunning statistics. Enough passengers have lined up to fly from Enugu; flights are fully booked into October. Ethiopian Airlines, the only one on the route at the moment, has scheduled to fly four times a week from Enugu in response to demand. Other airlines are indicating interests in Enugu.The bulk of travellers to Asia, connecting through Addis Ababa, Ethiopian’s hub, are business people from Aba, Nnewi and Onitsha. Before international flights from Enugu, they had to travel to Lagos to make international connections. Nearby States like Benue, some parts of Kogi, and Delta would have Enugu as alternative to Abuja and Lagos.Akanu Ibiam International Airport is an important strategic handle in the decongestion of Lagos, whose airport needs expansion, but can barely halt for the work to be done. In commending President Jonathan for the inauguration of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, he should also be asked to do more.More legacy projects like the airport in Enugu are required to fasten the development of the country. The facilities required may vary from one part of the country to the other. The point remains, however, if projects as important as the Enugu airport are located in different parts of the country, they would spread access to major developments.People are waiting to see if Akanu Ibiam International Airport would meet the expectations that informed its construction.A further point needs to be made that peace and security are important for the realisation of projects like Enugu international airport.


Catholic priest dies from own gun



BENIN – THE Parish Priest of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, Sobe, in Owan West Local Government  Area of Edo State, Rev. Father Peter Ayala, was, Sunday morning, found dead in his apartment, few hours before he was due to conduct the 7a.m mass.The cleric was said to be cleaning his double-barreled gun inside his apartment within the church premises, when the gun reportedly went off and killed him.It was gathered that the incident took place in the early hours of Sunday before the Priest dressed up for the mass even as worshippers were said to be gathering for the service.The incident, it was learnt, threw the church into confusion as mass servers and church elders made frantic efforts to know what went wrong with congregation waiting for the mass to begin but found the priest lying death in his apartment.The Elders  were said have later reported the incident to the Bishop of the Auchi Diocese, Dr Gabriel Duniya, who it was gathered conducted a quick investigation with security agents and confirmed that the priest died when the rifle he was cleaning went off.Meanwhile, Sobe was still in mourning, yesterday, as the worshippers, irrespective of their denominations, on hearing the tragic news gathered near the church premises, discussing the incident in hush tones.Contacted, the Edo State Police Public Relations, DSP Moses Eguavoen said the incident was unfortunate, adding that the state command was yet to get the full details of what transpired before the Priest’s death.


Police confirm outbreak of hostilities in Benue communities


The Benue State Police Command has confirmed an outbreak of hostilities in some villages in Ukum and Katsina Ala Local Government Areas of Benue state.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adams Audu, confirmed the development on Monday in Makurdi at a news conference.He said that the police were still investing the cause of the hostilities, assuring that the investigations would be made public.He said that the chairmen of the two councils and the police were holding consultations on how to resolve the recurring crises in the affected LGAs.An witness , Mr Terhemen Chior, a resident of Dyom in Ukum LGA, said that about seven people were killed in Agena while four others were killed at Agbaaye, a village on the Benue/Taraba boarder.Other unconfirmed accounts claimed that more than 18 people had been killed in the crises which they attributed to armed robbery. (NAN)

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