The Nigerian
Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has pledged its support and commitment to the
Obudu International Airport project of the Governor Ben Ayade administration in
Cross River State.
NIMET in a letter dated May 14th, 2019 and signed by its Director General and
Chief Executive Officer, Professor Sani Abubakar Mashi, expressed its delight
that the governor secured approval for the construction of the airport from the
Ministry of Aviation.
According to a statement issued in Calabar by the Chief Press Secretary to the
Governor, Mr. Christian Ita, NIMET in the said letter, also disclosed that it
was part of the technical team that chose the location for the airport.
Part of the NIMET letter quoted by Ita read thus: “Your Excellency Sir, I am
pleased to congratulate you for securing approval for the construction of an
international airport in one of the nation’s heart beat (Obudu) in line with
the Nigerian Civil Aviation Act and compliance with ICAO standard and
recommended practices in the establishment of an airport.
“The technical team from the Ministry of Aviation (which NIMET was part of),
visited and inspected three sites and found site one more suitable as it met
standard and recommended practices to sitting an airport.
“Your Excellency, I wish to reiterate our unalloyed and total support and
commitment to the success of this proposed project regarding the provision of
meteorological services. Our agency will continue to support the efforts of
the Cross River State Government under your able leadership in monitoring
standards and recommended practices as required.”