By Jamil Bello
The Honourable Commissioner, Zamfara State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Lawal Barau Bungudu, in collaboration with the Ministry for Local Government, Ministry for Housing, Zamfara Geographic Information System (ZAGIS), Anka Local Government Council, the Anka Emirate Council, and representatives of security agencies, constituted and deployed a technical committee to identify a suitable parcel of land for the construction of an airstrip (airspace) in Anka Local Government Area.
In furtherance of this mandate, the Ministry dispatched a technical team to Anka to carry out comprehensive field inspections, stakeholder consultations, and technical assessments in line with established planning, safety, and regulatory standards.
The committee’s assignment is currently ongoing, and upon completion, a suitable site will be recommended for the proposed project.
The committee is chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Engr. Haruna Dikko, and is headed on the field by the Director of Civil Engineering, Engineer Amiru Musa Anka, who also serves as the Secretary of the Committee, bringing professional leadership and technical expertise to the assignment.
This initiative aligns with the commitment of the Zamfara State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, to enhance connectivity, strengthen security operations, and promote sustainable socio-economic development across the state.
. This was contain in a press release sign by
Jamilu Bello
Information Officer
Ministry of Works and Infrastructure
