The Upper East Regional Chief Imam, Yousif Umar, has joined the call for the construction of an airport in the region, describing the project as important.
He is of the conviction that the region is lagging behind in terms of development. It is, therefore, his prayer that major developmental projects such as the airport in the region would be worked on to give the region a major facelift.
He urged all stakeholders to rally behind the leaders of the region to ensure the project is realized.
The Chief Imam made this call Tuesday during a visit to the airport project site to say prayers for the continuation of the clearing of the land for construction of the project by Alagumgube, a development group that has taken it upon itself to help in the construction of the airport by clearing the land.
It is on this score that the Regional Chief Imam prayed for the protection of people, who mean well for the development of the region.
“When you look at our region, it looks as if we have been left behind in terms of development so we are all excited to have heard of this project. The airport is very necessary and I want to thank Alagumgube for all they are doing. I will urge them to continue and we have to commend them. We need the people in the region to support this initiative. I know no one will be against this project but we need their support to make this a reality,” he said.
In a similar vein, Pastor Moses Billa, an assistant Pastor at the Amazing Power Church, has backed the call for an airport in the region.
