By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu , Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima and among other dignitaries have commissioned two brand-new Cally Air aircrafts.
Commissioning the aircrafts at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, Governor Otu said his heart is swollen with pride. He averred that the state is an aviation hub for Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea.
The Governor applauded the support given to him by Cross Riverians for making the dream a reality.
Otu disclosed that the number of the state-owned aircrafts have increased to four with two more on the horizon.
His word: “Today, my heart swelled with pride for our dear Cross River State.
“At the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commissioned two brand-new Cally Air aircraft, and spoke so warmly about our vision for economic growth, tourism, and aviation initiative.
“I am deeply grateful for his commendation, but even more thankful to the people of Cross River whose belief in our shared dream makes days like this possible.
“From the tourism strides under Donald Duke, to rural development championed by Liyel Imoke, to industrialization driven by Ben Ayade, we have taken these “three engines” and fused them into a single, powerful drive toward a diversified, self-reliant economy.
“With Cally Air now growing from two to four aircraft and three more on the horizon, we are not just expanding a fleet, we are positioning Cross River as an aviation hub for Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea, and unlocking more opportunities for our people.”
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