Governor Caleb Mutfwang has pledged his continuous support to students from the state studying Aviation Technology anywhere in the country and beyond.
Mutfwang who stated this when members of the Association of Plateau Aviators led by Captain, Innocent Samuel paid him a courtesy visit at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos, said government will partner and train more pilots in the state.
The governor who was represented by his deputy, Mrs Josephine Piyo said he was very delighted with them. He pointed out that as young pilots, they have done the state proud because this is a profession that is not very common to have people going into it.
” As you explore more areas, continue to keep the flag of the state flying wherever you find yourselves,” the governor enjoined them.
Earlier, leader of the group, Capt. Innocent Samuel said the indigenous Aviators is made up of trained pilots and Aircraft Engineers. He expressed gratitude to the Plateau State government for the sponsorship of students in the College of Aviation Zaria and Ilorin, Kaduna and Kwara States respectively.
He said they were proud of the state for that gesture and encouraged the Mutfwang administration to be resolute to ensure that the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang is upgraded to international status in view of the economic benefits to the state.
