President Muhammadu Buhari has praised the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, for providing International Cargo Airport for the people of the North-East region of Nigeria.

The President gave the commendation yesterday at the inauguration of the multi-million naira project named after him. He described the International in Damaturu, the State capital as a strategic project aimed at improving the State and nation’s economy.

Buhari said, “Today, we are commissioning the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport. The international cargo airport connects the North-East States, which makes it a critical component of our national economy.”

According to the President, “this international cargo airport has been built to the highest quality of design and workmanship and if properly used, will last for the designed service life.”He assured that the Airport will support the ease of doing business, create jobs, and entrench a prosperous economic environment, in line with his administration’s commitment to eradicate poverty among its people. The Cargo Airport, which is named after the President, is now to be known as Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport, Damaturu.