NDDC Director Urges Udom To Name Airport After Attah

Mr Anietie Usen, a Director in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has urged Akwa Ibom Government to name the state-owned airport after a former governor of the state, Obong Victor Attah.

Usen, a journalist and social commentator, made the suggestion at a news conference on Thursday in Uyo.

He said, “it is necessary to name the airport after the former governor in recognition of his role in the resource control struggle, which led to the financial fortunes of the state.

“It is through the efforts of Victor Attah that we had the airport, the stadium and beautiful roads that can be compared to roads in Abuja. ”

Usen suggested that Akwa Ibom International Airport, Uyo should be named and known as Obong Victor Attah International airport.

“I want to advise the government of Akwa Ibom to name the Uyo airport after Victor Attah.

“The airport should be named and known as Obong Victor Attah International Airport,” he said.

The director said his suggestion would be in the interest of Akwa Ibom government, in view of Attah’s contributions to the development of the state.

He decried the manner in which Akwa Ibom government was criticising the activities NDDC in the state.

He noted that apart from Akwa Ibom, other state governments were writing letters commending the commission for its strides.

“Elsewhere, you notice that we have received commendations; governors write to us to say that we have done well, “he said.

Usen dismissed claims that the commission was prevented from executing projects in some state due to shoddy job.