John Nwaigwe
Abia Airport Project: Govt, Landowners Agree on A Way Forward, set timeline
The Abia State Government and landowners of the on going Abia Airport project have resolved that government will collaborate with their consultants and landowners’ attorneys to rework the valuation and ensure adequate compensation within one week.
In a release, Rt. Hon. Uzo Azubuike, Leader, Abia Airport Landowners Representatives Team explained that the resolution was reached after an extensive in a meeting convened to address concerns regarding the payment of compensation for the acquired lands which held on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
He urged all landowners with pending claims to suspend going to the Ministry of Lands to sign indemnity forms until the conclusion of the review.
While appreciating the Abia state government for their co-operation and understanding, the team also lauded the State Government for always paying attention to all the concerns raised by the Landowners.
“We thank the Abia state government team for always paying attention to all the concerns raised by the Landowners.”
“We assure our people that we will continue to engage the government reasonably and responsibly to protect the rights of our people and facilitate the actualization of the Airport project”, Rt. Hon Azubuike affirmed
