The Senate in Nigeria has kicked against the proposed amount for the construction of a second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Senate spokesman, Dino Melaye, in a motion on Wednesday, described the sum of N63.5 billion for the construction of the second runway as “too high and unrealistic.”

Senator Melaye acknowledged that a second runway was necessary for the airport because of its location at the nation’s capital, but said that the proposed amount was too exorbitant.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, also acknowledged that the second runway was of utmost necessity, but added that it should only be executed at a reasonable price.

“It is important, but we cannot continue with such reckless expenditure. We have to let all the MDAs know that those days of recklessness are over and these kinds of figures will not be accepted. In fact, it is not just in aviation, but in all other sectors of the economy,” he declared.

•Photo shows Senator Dino Melaye.