Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday commissioned the newly rehabilitated and expanded Danbaba Suntai Airport in Jalingo, marking a significant milestone in Taraba State’s push for economic revitalisation and infrastructural development.
Shettima, who arrived in the state capital at approximately 10:17 a.m., performed the inauguration as part of his visit to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2025 Taraba International Investment Summit.
Themed “Unlocking Taraba’s Investment Potentials – Advancing Agriculture, Energy, Mining and Industrialisation (AEMI) for Sustainable Growth and Development,” the summit aims to spotlight Taraba’s rich natural endowments and draw investment interest from both local and international stakeholders.
Speaking shortly after his arrival, Vice President Shettima was warmly welcomed by Governor Agbu Kefas, Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali, and key dignitaries including Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, who also serves as Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and President of Dangote Industries Limited.
The upgraded airport is expected to significantly enhance air connectivity to the state, making it more accessible to investors and tourists alike.
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Its commissioning comes at a time when Taraba is positioning itself as a hub for agriculture, renewable energy, solid minerals, and industrialisation.
The Taraba International Investment Summit is set to serve as a launchpad for various developmental initiatives, with the state government hoping to leverage the event to drive sustainable growth and job creation.
Delegates from across Nigeria and abroad are attending the summit to explore partnerships, with key sectors like agriculture, energy, and mining taking centre stage in presentations and discussions.
The event underscores the federal government’s support for sub-national efforts aimed at unlocking regional economic potential and boosting national prosperity.