- Southeast governors forum met with other leaders of the region on Sunday
- At the meeting, they discussed the poor condition of federal roads in the region
- They called on the federal government to fix the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu state
Southeast Governors Forum along with leaders of the region met in Enugu state on Sunday, October 29, to discuss the deplorable condition of federal roads and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
The southeast leaders lament the state of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, particularly the runway, the terminal buildings and the cargo shelter.
Governors in attendance at the meeting are Enugu state Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Ebonyi state, David Umuahi and Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu.
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Anambra state was represented by Deputy Governor Eze Madumere and while the Imo state was also represented by the deputy governor, Nkem Okeke, Vanguard reports.
The meeting was held at the government house in Enugu. Photo source: Vanguard
In a communique released by the chairman of the Forum, David Umahi, the governors said that: “Further to our meeting with Mr. President earlier in the month on the deplorable state of infrastructure in the South east especially federal roads such as Enugu-9th mile- Onitsha road, Enugu- Port Harcourt road, Aba-Ikot Ekpene road, Okigwe-Owerri road and 9thmile-Makurdi Express road.
“The meeting called on the federal government to take urgent steps in repairing the roads especially at this dry season.
“Equally of importance is the the deplorable state of Akanu Ibiam International Airport especially the runway, terminal buildings and cargo shelter. We request that urgent steps be taken to address the problems at the airport.”
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Other regional leaders at the meeting were deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu; some other members of the National Assembly from the zone; President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo and speakers of the five state houses of assembly in the zone
Recall that NAIJ.com previously reported that President Buhari met with leaders of the southeast region at the State House in Abuja on October 13.
The southeast leaders were led to the presidential villa for the meeting by the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu.
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Source: Naija.ng