The Federal Ministry of
Aviation and Aerospace Development has approved the bid by the Kogi State
Government to construct an International Airport in Zariagi.Kogi Commissioner
for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, said the approval was conveyed
in a letter by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,
dated 9th October, 2024.He said the administration of Usman Ododo was committed
to the timely completion of the project with strict adherence to regulatory
standards, saying an airport in Kogi State would serve 10 other States and
reduce traffic on the Lokoja -Abuja road. It will also decongest the traffic on
the International Airport in Abuja.
“The Ododo Administration
has considered it a top priority for Kogi State to have an International
Airport and join the league of the aviation hub. The strategic location of the
state is no doubt, an invaluable advantage in harnessing the aviation service
market as the centre of the nation.“The project will not only boost the economy
of the State, it will also create jobs and bring the potentials of the state to
the global scene.
“The Governor is
determined to hire the best hands in the industry to make the project a huge
success. As you are aware, aviation is an industry of trust and standards.
“We thank President Bola
Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the Aviation Minister for the historic approval that
will help to further develop Kogi State. We want to also say that the Airport
will also have capacity for Cargo as that is one of our key focuses in the project,”
the Commissioner stated.Fanwo assured the people of Kogi State and Ododo would
continue to execute laudable projects to consolidate the gains of the last
eight years in Kogi State.Zariagi is a very strategic community that already
boasts of an airstrip. The team from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace
Development was satisfied with the location and the plans of the Kogi State
Government on the project, he said.
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