CRSG: Plans To To Resuscitate Bebi Airstrip Underway - Aviation Commissioner
By Ebi COLLINS
Cross River State Commissioner for Aviation, Capt Eno Utum Inah (Rtd) has disclosed government's plans to resuscitate the Bebi Airstrip so as to open up the economic prospects that abound as a result of the establishment of the Obudu German Hospital and the Canadian University.
Announcing government plans while on a familiarization tour of the facility in Bebi, Obanlikwu Local Government Area,the state aviation Commissioner,Capt Enoh Utum Inahsaid with the establishment of the world-class Obudu German Hospital it is expedient to revamp the Bebi Airstrip to encourage inflow of people from across the globe for tourism.
"I am impressed with the speed of development in Cross River State, particularly Obudu. With the establishment of the Canadian University and the German Hospital to complement the already existing Obudu Cattle Ranch, there's need for rehabilitation of the Bebi Airstrip to encourage tourism."
He said His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Out is bringing the state to it original status of being the tourism hub of Nigeria, explaining that fixing the facility will support air traffic.
The Commissioner noted that the state government is seeking collaboration with investors in the Aviation sector which would yield tangible fruits in no distant future.
"As a state we are conscious of what we are doing, we have sought the collaboration of investors both locally and Internationally. We believe in action, And soonest the fruits of what I am saying will be seen. He stated
Capt Inah called on the management of the Airstrip to furnish his office with the necessary information that would aid the recalibration of the infrastructure for onward deliberation with His Excellency, Governor Otu
Reporting on the development, Acting Manager, Bebi Airstrip, Mr. Oko Kelvin said the Airstrip facility is functional and operational.He noted that three aircraft have so far landed there since the beginning of the year.
He highlighted some of the challenges facing the facility as; encroachment, willful destruction of some of the government property as a result of dilapidated fence and some equipment that are becoming obsolete amongst others.
