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THE official commissioning of the International Aviation College, Ilorin, will today mark the high point of projects lined up for commissioning in Kwara State by President Goodluck Jonathan as he visits the 44-year-old state.<\/p>\n

Already, the state Police Command has confirmed the deployment of 5,000 policemen to guarantee safety of lives and property during the visit.<\/p>\n

Spokesman of the state Police Command, Dabo Ezekiel, at a media conference yesterday, urged the law-abiding residents of the state not to be scared by the heavy presence of the policemen at some strategic locations in Ilorin, the state capital.<\/p>\n

The one-day working visit, the third by successive Nigerian President within the eight-year tenure of the out-going Governor Bukola Saraki, is already generating the usual pomp and pageantry associated with Presidential visits.<\/p>\n

Saraki, during a pre-commissioning visit to the aviation college yesterday, said the institution was a dream come true, noting that apart from reducing the cost of training pilots, it would also provide job opportunities for Nigerians and equip them with maintenance skill of any modern aircraft via technology transfer.<\/p>\n

Activities are scheduled to start at the college on August 1 this year. The training duration is put at 18 months, costing a total sum of N7 million per trainee.<\/p>\n

The governor has agreed to sponsor three trainees to the college just as interested other states\u2019 governors would be encouraged to do likewise.\u00a0 Besides, the college would also train private individuals who wish to become pilots.<\/p>\n

According to Saraki, \u201cthis college will provide job opportunities to our people. We believe that with this college, we will get more Nigerians into the aviation business at a cheaper rate. It is our belief that it will make this state the hub of activities for the aviation sector in Africa. With the Air Force hanger almost ready, Nigerians will be provided with the relevant skills in aircraft maintenance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel fulfilled that this dream has come into reality. To ensure its sustenance, it will be driven by private \/public partnership\u201d.<\/p>\n

The governor urged the people of the state to give a rousing welcome to the President \u201cwho has forsaken all other activities due to his love for our state to pay us this important visit\u201d.<\/p>\n

Chairman of the college, Captain Edward Boyo, described the facilities as second to none in Africa.<\/p>\n

Boyo said: \u201cAs an airline pilot, I have travelled all over the world. Besides, as a pilot instructor, I have been exposed to many facilities at aviation colleges. The ones at Ilorin ranked among the best anywhere on this continent. They all meet the international standard of any ideal Aviation College. This college has, therefore, become a standard for any West African country\u201d.<\/p>\n

Other projects lined up for commissioning by President Jonathan are Cargo Shed, at the International Airport Ilorin, Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete, Judges\u2019 Quarters Ilorin and first phase of Railway Transportation System between Offa and Ilorin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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