President-elect Paul Kagame breaks ground to start construction of Bugesera International Airport (BIA).
By: Peter MugaboPhoto Courtesy of: KTPress
President – elect Paul Kagame of Rwanda laid a foundation stone to officially flag off construction of Bugesera International Airport (BIA); KTPress reported on Wednesday.
For Kagame, the new airport facility is an essential component in boosting intra-African travel,investment and business; “I look forward to celebrating the inauguration of the new airport in the not too distant future,” he said.
“I am pleased to join you to break ground for this important national project. We are as determined as you are to see this airport completed and operational,” the president -elect said shortly after laying a foundation stone on Wednesday.
“The airport will have some of the latest features such as modern cargo handling facilities, 22 check-in counters, six boarding bridges; and multiple commercial spaces among massive other services.”
In September 2016, Government of Rwanda signed deal with Portuguese firm Mota Engil Engenharia e Construcao Africa to deliver this airport facility.
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