Seeks dedicated power line for airport
As airlifting of intending Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia warms up, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, yesterday, conducted a facility tour of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano State.
He also appealed to the state government to facilitate the installation of a dedicated power line to the airport.
Keyamo was in Kano to inspect newly installed facilities at the international terminal and Hajj terminal, to ensure hitch-free operations and enhance the experience of pilgrims embarking on the 2024 Hajj.
Before the inspection, the minister, accompanied by big wigs of the aviation and aerospace ministry, had visited Governor Abba Yusuf, who was represented by his deputy, Aminu Gwarzo.
After the warm welcome at the Government House, the minister outlined three critical conditions needing the state’s urgent attention to enhance the efficiency and functionality of the aviation system at Kano airport.
He said that the installation of a dedicated power line to the airport from the electricity distribution company would address persistent issues of power outage, particularly affecting the air-conditioning system of the facility.
The minister also appealed for the Kano government’s support in acquiring two additional 200KVA power generating plants to supplement electricity supply at the airport.
Keyamo later brought the attention of the government to properties belonging to Skypower at the airport that had been under dispute. He sought the state government’s intervention to resolve the matter amicably.
Governor Yusuf assured the minister of his administration’s commitment to addressing the outlined requests promptly. He affirmed the minister’s connection to Kano and pledged to expedite the resolution of the issues raised.
Subsequently, the deputy governor joined the minister’s entourage for a comprehensive tour of the newly installed facilities at the Hajj operations section of MAKIA, underscoring the collaborative efforts between the federal and state governments to ensure a seamless experience for pilgrims.
