Zamfara State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Lawal Barau Bungudu, says the ongoing construction of the Zamfara International Airport is progressing steadily and is expected to unlock major investment opportunities for the state.
Speaking with journalists after inspecting the project on Tuesday, Bungudu stated that the terminal buildings and other key components are on track for completion by the end of January 2026.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done so far, noting that the project is moving according to schedule.
“I highly appreciate the quality of the work. Everything is going as planned and, God willing, from what I have seen, both the terminal buildings and other components will be completed by the end of January,” he said.
Bungudu added that the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal is committed to delivering an international-standard airport that will serve as a pride to the people of Zamfara and attract new economic opportunities.
“Our government is constructing this airport to open more investment doors in Zamfara,” he said.
During the inspection, Engineer Nicholas also gave updates on the technical aspects of the project. According to him, the terminal buildings for both domestic and international operations are nearing completion.
He reported that the main fire station has reached 50 percent completion, while the control tower is 60 percent complete.
“We are working to meet the contractual agreement. By February 2026, we are confident of achieving 90 percent completion,” he stated.
Nicholas added that the 3.4-kilometre runway, including its shoulders, has reached 80 percent completion, expressing optimism that the project will meet all deadlines as planned.
