The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has granted approval for the Kogi State Government to construct an International Airport in Zariagi.
Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, announced that the approval was communicated in a letter dated October 9, 2024.
He emphasized that the Usman Ododo administration is dedicated to the prompt completion of the project while strictly adhering to regulatory standards.
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The new airport is expected to serve not only Kogi State but also ten neighboring states, alleviating congestion on the Lokoja-Abuja road and reducing traffic at the Abuja International Airport.
“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 potential 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 that the Ododo administration will carry on with impactful projects to build on the achievements of the past eight years.
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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