The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on Federal Government to expand the facilities at the Osubi–Warri Airport with a view to accommodate bigger aircraft that will increase the economic activities of Warri.
The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Oberuakpefe Anthony Afe.
In his lead debate, Hon. Afe observed that the Osubi–Warri Airport is an important facility that was privately owned, operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited and is located at Osubi Community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.
While stressing that the airport was built to ease air movements and attract commercial activities to enhance the economic development of the area.
“The House is worried that the Osubi–Warri Airport operated for several years until its operators became incapable of running it, leading to termination of the contract in February 2020 by the Management of the Civil Aviation Authority.
“The House recalls that in February 2021, the House passed a resolution that the Ministry of Aviation should ensure the re-opening of the Osubi–Warri Airport.
“The House is aware that the Federal Government has approved the re-opening of the Osubi–Warri Airport for operations in response to the call and plight of the people, which is a welcome development;
“The House is convinced that the expansion of the runway will accommodate bigger aircraft which will, in turn, boost the commercial activities in the oil-rich areas considering the volume of passengers that ply the Lagos-WarriAbuja routes as the present passenger Aircraft is not sufficient.
“The House appreciates President Muhammadu Buhari, Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Authur Okowa, the Minister of Aviation, the Management of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for re-opening of the Osubi–Warri Airport.”
To this end, the House urged the Federal Ministry of Aviation and other relevant Agencies to commence the expansion of the facilities at the Airport to accommodate bigger aircraft that will increase the economic activities of Warri and its environs and mandated its Committee on Aviation to ensure compliance.
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