The Governor of Niger state, Mohammed Bago, has said that the renaming of Minna International Airport after the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a gesture of appreciation for his approval of the first special Airport Agro-Processing Free Zone in Nigeria within the state.
According to Bago, the renaming was prompted by the desire to ensure a square peg is placed in a square hole, noted that naming the State Polytechnic Zungeru, after the late literary icon, Abubakar Imam was more appropriate.
The Governor further said that the renaming of the airport was approved by the president.
Recall that Bago, in a last-minute decision, changed the name of the airport which was named after Imam in June last year to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, following its commissioning on Monday.
This was made known by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim on Tuesday in a statement quoting Bago as announcing the development while granting a live interview on TVC News at 10 on Monday.
In a move to assuage the feelings of Niger citizens, the Governor named the State Polytechnic Zungeru, after the late literary icon, Abubakar Imam, saying, “It is a square peg in a square hole”.
Bago said, “It is in appreciation of the President, for approving the State to establish the first special Airport Agro-Processing Free Zone in Nigeria and his immense contributions to nation building.
“The State Government under my leadership has been enjoying tremendous support from the Tinubu-led government and the President is an astute politician and a great leader that should be celebrated”.
The Governor further noted that the renaming of the Airport was done after consultations with relevant stakeholders including the State Executive Council members of the state.
