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From John Bassey, Gusau
The Honourable Commissioner, Zamfara State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr Lawal Barau Bungudu, has expressed satisfaction with the quality of work at Gusau International Airport, confirming that it has reached international standards and meets the requirements set by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
He made this known during the Ministry’s inspection of the work carried out by Triacta Construction Company at the Gusau International Airport site, located at Rawaya Village in Gusau, the state capital.
In his words, the Commissioner stated, “The work, as you can see, is progressing according to the original plan. I am happy to say that it is unlike the experiences of previous administrations in Zamfara State, where much noise was made about establishing an airport, and eight years passed without a stone being laid at the site.
“You all have witnessed today that Gusau International Airport, under the Rescue Mission of His Excellency Dr Dauda Lawal, has attained a considerable level of near completion.”
The engineer handling the building section of the project, Mr Nicolas Khoury, confirmed that the terminal is 80% complete, the control tower is at 70%, and the fire station is 50% complete.
The runway, handled by Engr Nicolas Kfoury, was also confirmed to be at 80%. He assured that before the end of January 2026, the runway, air front, and other necessary construction work to enable flights to land safely would be completed.
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It was recalled that during the Maga schoolgirls’ abduction saga, the Federal Government sought to land their fighter jet at the airport, and permission was granted, demonstrating that the state’s efforts are appreciated. The Commissioner added that he was impressed with what he had seen and that His Excellency Dr Dauda Lawal would also visit the site and likely be highly impressed.
The runway is 3.4 km, and the control tower is constructed according to specifications, all aimed at meeting international standards.
The commissioner disclosed that several pieces of equipment should have been shipped to the site to aid quick completion of construction, but the company insisted that emissaries should be sent to check and verify the equipment’s functionality before releasing them. There has been a two-month visa delay for the emissaries at the Canadian Embassy.
The timeframe for total completion of the airport project, set for 30 December 2026, is being affected by factors beyond the normal manpower and mechanical capacity of the company. Efforts are ongoing to ensure the project will not exceed the stipulated period.
Engr Usman Aliyu of JBI Consulting said their presence at the site was to verify that the materials and overall construction meet international standards.
He noted that the first phase—which includes the terminals, fire station, runway, and control tower—is nearing completion. The second phase will focus on the mosque, hospital, malls, police station, and the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), which are currently being designed and will commence soon.
Engr Aliyu emphasised that Gusau International Airport is being carefully constructed to meet international standards.
