United Nigeria Airlines’ boss seeks support to drive investment in Enugu State

The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, has called on the Enugu State Government to support its initiatives towards driving investments in the state.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the state governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi at Government House Enugu on Tuesday, Dr. Okonkwo said “government support will encourage more investments into the state.”

He disclosed that United Nigeria Airlines had chosen Enugu as its operational hub because of his love for the state and his zeal to harness developmental opportunities that abound in the southeast of Nigeria and the state in particular.

According to Okonkwo, the airline was interested in expanding its investments in Enugu with the construction of a Maintenance and Repair Organization (MRO) unit of the airline.

He noted that an MRO will create more jobs and expand opportunities for both expatriates and indigenes of the state, adding that the company was desirous of government support towards setting up the aircraft maintenance outfit.

Okonkwo observed that having the corporate headquarters of the airline in Enugu state had already opened up employment opportunities for people of the state, adding that the company has been a responsible corporate entity aimed at creating more opportunities for the people and contributing to the positive growth of the revenue base of the state.

The UNA boss lauded Governor Ugwuanyi for his leadership focus and vision which has seen the state rank as one of the most peaceful states and better positioned to attract more investments.

In his remark, the Governor thanked Dr. Okonkwo for making the state the operational hub of his airline, adding that the decision was appropriate given the state’s pre-eminent place in the history of the southeast region.

The Governor promised to encourage every investor who is desirous of bringing more business to the state, adding that tax from the airline had impacted positively on the internally generate revenue of Enugu State.

He said the doors of the state are opened to every investor, and the state government would do all that is in its powers to encourage more businesses to bring their corporate headquarters to Enugu state.

He said the state boasts of very many investment opportunities that guarantee 100 per cent return on investment, adding that RoI in Enugu State had quadrupled in the past five years.

Governor Ugwuanyi said the state government would work with the management of United Nigeria Airlines to achieve the objectives of choosing the state ahead of others as its operational hub.