The Senate spokesman, Dino Melaye, in a
motion on Wednesday, described the sum of
63.5 billion Naira for the construction of
the second runway as ‘too high and
unrealistic’.
“Reckless Expenditure”
Senator Melaye acknowledged that a second
runway was necessary for the airport because
of its location at the nations capital, but
said that the proposed amount was too
exorbitant.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki also
acknowledged that the second runway was of
utmost necessity, but added that it should
only be executed at a reasonable price.
“It is important, but we cannot continue with
such reckless expenditure.
“We have to let all the MDAs know that
those days of recklessness are over and these
kinds of figures will not be accepted.
“In fact, it is not just in aviation, but in all
other sectors of the economy”, he declared.
