The Kogi State government says it has secured the approval of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to build an international airport in Zariagi area of the state.
In a statement released on Friday by Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communication, the approval was contained in a letter dated October 9, 2024.
Fanwo said Usman Ododo, Kogi governor, is committed to timely completion of the airport project, adding that it will serve 10 nearby states and ease Lokoja-Abuja traffic.
“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 statement reads.
“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.”
Fanwo said the airport will have cargo capacity, a key focus of the project, alongside passenger services.
He assured residents of the state that Ododo’s administration will continue driving progress through strategic projects in the state.
