The House of Representatives on Wednesday tasked Federal Government with the timely completion of the Hajj Terminal of the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto State.
The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Balarebe Kakale and 15 others.
The lawmakers observed that the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto is the third busiest airport in the North and a major International passenger feeder to Abuja and Kano with its strategic location in the Northwestern aerospace of Nigeria, and plays a strategic role in the growth and economic development of the nation.
“The House also notes that the Airport has the largest Hajj Terminal serving three States with additional aviation auxiliary functions to Abuja, Kano, Kaduna and Kebbi Airports and handling over 10,000 International Hajj and Umrah passengers annually.
“The House is aware that considering the strategic importance of the Airport, contracts were awarded in 2013 to upgrade and build a standard Hajj terminal as required by National and International Aviation Regulations.
“The House is concerned that nine years after the award, the Hajj Terminal is still under construction with dire need of necessary facilities such as access roads, parking spaces, lightings, fences, offices, and other public conveniences.
“The House is also concerned that the acute shortage of operational and security staff and personnel, the non-functioning approach Lighting System for night movements, lack of perimeter fencing and other Aviation safety and security infrastructure at the Airport will hamper operations, especially considering the fast-approaching 2022 Hajj.
“The House is cognizant that the single lane Airport Access Road needs to be dualized, with street lights as well as security gadgets including patrol vehicles, and other passenger safety measures ought to be installed especially as regards COVID-19 protocols,” he noted.
The lawmakers also commended some of the neighbouring communities namely Gugari, Amanawa, Fatakori, Bagarawa, Kolalo, Dan Dogo, Ruggar Kura, Tuntube, Tsehe, Gangarau, Girgiri, Shuni, Ruggar Busau, Madorawa and Gidan Boiyya for their continued support and vigilance in terms of security at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto State.
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