The figure of Irwandi Yusuf, the Aceh Governor capable of flying the plane

Banda Aceh - Irwandi Yusuf officially inaugurated as Governor of Aceh period 2017-2022. This is the second time for a man who has a private plane as well as a pilot is sitting in the seat of Aceh one. What does he look like?

Inauguration of Irwandi as Governor of Aceh was conducted in a special plenary meeting at the House of Representatives of Aceh (DPRA), Wednesday (5/7/2017). Irwandi present to the location of the inauguration accompanied by wife Darwati A Gani and family. The oath pronunciation was led by Minister of Home Affairs (Minister of Home Affairs) Tjahjo Kumolo and witnessed by the chairman of the Aceh Syar'iyah Court.

"Today I stand here to swear an oath and accept the inauguration as Governor of Aceh, and with Deputy Governor Mr. Nova Iriansyah will carry out a heavy mandate in leading Aceh for the next five years," Irwandi said in his inaugural address after being sworn in.

Irwandi's inauguration today is quite special because it was also attended by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and his wife. Jokowi actually only transit in Aceh before then make a visit to Ankara, Turkey. But Jokowi deliberately came to congratulate Irwandi and his partner as Vice Governor of Aceh, Nova Iriansyah.

"Thanks to the President who has been present, he has only done this (attending the governor's inauguration), he has never done it anywhere else, Aceh is something in his heart," said Irwandi in his speech.

For Irwandi, today's inauguration is the second time he leads Aceh. He also served as the first governor of post-August 2005 peace. At that time, Irwandi who paired with Muhammad Nazar became the number one person in Tanah Rencong for the period 2007-2012.

At the time of Irwandi leading the time, he made several new breakthroughs one of the Aceh Health Insurance program (JKA). The people of Aceh who want to seek medical care enough to bring identity cards (KTP) only and directly served. This program was then adopted by the central government with the birth of the National Health Insurance (JKN).

When Pilkada Aceh in 2012 ago, Irwandi back through the path individual (independent). At that time, he was paired with Muhyan Yunan. Fierce battle took place at Pilkada at the time. After the vote counting, the Zaini Abdullah-Muzakir Manaf pair who carried the Aceh Party earned the most votes.

After no longer serving as governor, Irwandi spent much of his time studying as a pilot at the Bandung Pilot Academy. After mastering the plane, he then bought a small iron bird that only fit for two people.

The Shark Aero aircraft is the label of Hanakaru Hokagata. In his Facebook account, the father of five children revealed the reason for learning to become a pilot to have a plane. For him, being a pilot is his dream since childhood.

"It's been from the 'sono' I like, talent of his name.I'm very small when I often think why the car can go without being drawn and why the plane can fly.I am amazed at the driver that causes the car can run without reproach.Similarly, I consider the pilot a Class One man, "Irwandi wrote in his status some time ago.

According to him, the price of aircraft that it has not too expensive. He called it the equivalent of the price of one car unit.

"I want to open the eyes of the people of Aceh widely that the technology of the plane is not a luxury anymore, many people still think that the price of the plane is tens of billions to trillions of rupiah.It is true there are aircraft that cost Rp 5 T like Airbus A-800, Many also the plane that cost the same as the price of Avanza car, "explained the man who is familiarly called Teungku Agam in his Facebook status.

"My Shark plane is quite expensive because it is equivalent to a Harrier car, actually the price of the Shark Aero aircraft is 90,000 Euros, or approximately Rp 1.3M. But I pay only 40,000 Euros," said Irwandi.

Five years 'fasting' served as the leader of Aceh, Irwandi who paired with Nova managed to win elections in unison last February. There are six candidates who fought and Irwandi earned the most votes.

After being announced as the winner, Irwandi's partner built 100 units of homes for orphans as a form of gratitude. Initially, it is planned to be held massive syukuran and collected funds from volunteers around Rp 2.5 billion.

"Mr. gub (governor elected Irwandi) and we all think that from the funds we use excessively for the celebration or gratitude whether we should not channel for the things that are useful for the people," Nova told reporters in Banda Aceh on Friday 7/4/2017).

After being sworn in today, Irwandi returns to the throne. He will lead the Land of Rencong until 2022. Congratulations on duty, Teungku Agam!