Minister Paisalin P. Tago stated in his message during the turn-over ceremony that he is overjoyed that, for the first time, the National controlled airports will now be under the jurisdiction of the BARMM. He thanked the National Government’s sincerity and commitment to devolving some of its powers to the Bangsamoro region.
“The peace process is working in the BARMM. This is the result of the fruitful discussion made by the government with the Bangsamoro. I thank the Philippine Government for the trust given to the BARMM.” said Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim.
He then congratulated the BAA for keeping up working hand in hand and guaranteed work in the aviation authority to ensure connectivity in the air and to be geographically connected.