L-R: Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State, 3rd, Prof Obiorah Okonkwo, Proprietor, United Nigeria Airline
The Governor Pledged his support at a business meeting held with the management of the airlines led by its chairman, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo, at the government house Enugu on Tuesday, 27th February 2024.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has assured the management of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, of the state government’s support in the airline’s quest to establish Maintenance, Repairs, and Overhaul, MRO, hangar, and in the building of a staff quarters in the state’s capital, Enugu.
As an overt demonstration of the governor’s commitment to the airline’s laudable project, Governor Mbah immediately assigned the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor, to begin liaison between the airline and the state government, in the course of the projects until their completion.
Earlier at the meeting, the Governor’s guests led by Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo, Chairman, UNA, had said Enugu being the headquarters of the airline will play host to a critical infrastructure that will serve most of the African airlines and not UNA alone.
Prof. Okonkwo enumerated the immediate and remote benefits to the state government and the good people of Enugu state when the world-class MRO finally berthed in the East Central State of Enugu to include employment and the promotion of tourism and hospitality.
He added that the numerous benefits of building an MRO and staff quarters in Enugu, would expand the economic base of the state and contribute to the actualization of the governor’s vision to attract more investments to Enugu state.
Responding, Gov. Mbah said the airline’s desire to build an MRO in the state alongside a head office and staff quarters aligns with the business orientation of his government.
According to him, the state government is currently sanitizing the business environment of Enugu to attract investors.
Gov. Mbah said the issue of insecurity in Enugu had abated, and the state had put measures in place to keep insecurity permanently at bay.
Mbah said that his government is ready to welcome and support any investment to thrive and flourish in Enugu, adding that he had laid out a comprehensive plan for the economic development of the state.
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