The Vice president Prof. Yemi Osinbajo yesterday expressed confidence on the level of work done at the Abuja airport run way currently under renovation.
The vice president said there will be no delay in the April 19 delivery date as work seems to be going as planned.
Speaking to journalist during the tour he said things are going well based on his assessment and the information gathered from Contractors and Consultants
“I have looked round and I think that what I’ve seen and also from the information from the contractors, from the consultants, things are going very very well.”
“We are told that we are nearing completion and we are clearly on schedule and we expect to see that this will be completed well on schedule. I don’t think we should expect any delays whatsoever.”
“We have assurances from the consultants that we are clearly on schedule, so by the 19th of this month, a new runway should be settled.” Said Prof. Osinbajo
Asking if he has any reservation on what he saw. The Vice President said he has no reservation as work is going well.
“I have no reservations. I think that by just looking at all of this myself, inspecting it and listening to the consultants, listening to the contractors, listening to the personnel from FAAN and the Ministry of Transport, I think that a lot of work has gone in here.”
“The contractors are doing 24 hour shifts, working round the clock. I think they have taken the job very seriously and we expect to see that this will be done and completed by the 19th as they have promised.”
Asking if there will be work at the terminal building. The VP said the information from FAAN reveals that some work will be done at the terminal.