The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, lauded the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, as he inaugurated the Gateway Agro Cargo Airport.
Osinbajo spoke at the maiden commercial flight of the Gateway Agro Cargo Airport, located along Iperu-lishan road in the Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The VP described the Gateway Agro Cargo Airport as a world-class project worthy of emulation.
He described the Agro Cargo Airport as the engine room of the nation’s economy, commerce and business.
“This airport isn’t just the best in Nigeria, it is a world-class airport that we are here to see
“Ogun State has definitely taken a huge step in fulfilling the dreams of our forebears, the dreams of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and the dreams of others, the dreams of a vibrant modern and industrious community leaving together in.peace and prosperity
“A dream of Ogun State that is the engine room of our nation’s economy and our nation’s commerce and business
“In a few months, the Kajola Dry Port will also be operational and I am confident that this airport will transform the entire South-West region and serve as catalyst for economic growth and the development of our nation and sub region,” he said.
Also speaking at the aviation event, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said airports have a way of connecting business.
Sirika, who noted that the gains of the airport would not be seen at the moment but in the future, added that the gains of the airport with the ability to carry cargo from one place to another cannot be quantified.
The governor, Abiodun, in his remarks, noted that the airport marked the actualisation of a dream by former governor Gbenga Daniel.
He added that the development of the airport was in alignment with his administration’s desire to provide a conducive atmosphere for industries to not only berth in the state, but to record success.
Abiodun said the choice of the location would allow for easy access from different parts of the state.
