SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, (THEWILL) – Governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku, has announced plans by the state to remain the state airport after former Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai.
THEWILL recalls that Suntai died in Orlando, Florida, United States, on June 28, five years after surviving a plane crash near Yola, Adamawa State capital.
Ishaku said he has presented a request to the State House of Assembly for approval to name the airport after Suntai, whom he described as an “unforgettable leader.”
“If I am able to obtain their support, the airport will be named Danbaba Danfulani Suntai Airport,” he said.
Although, there have been calls for the Taraba State University (TSU) to be named after Suntai, however, Ishaku said Suntai’s soul will be happier if he is immortalised with the airport because “he had love for the skies.”
Ishaku further announced that preparations were in top gear for Suntai to get a state burial on August 5.
“I wish to appeal to all Tarabans to pray for Suntai’s family and the burial committee members as we enter the emotional days that lie ahead for the people of Taraba State.
“We must all come together as a people to give this amiable leader of ours a befitting burial.
“On the part of government, we are doing everything possible to give him the honour that he deserves,” he said.
