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Ogun Airport, fastest built aerodrome in Nigeria, as commercial flight services begin

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Project, outcome of hard work, says Gov. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan, as one of the fastest constructed airports in Nigeria, built within four years, adding that the dream of the state is to ensure that its multi-modal transportation connects road, rail, air and water. The Governor who spoke at the inaugural flight of ValueJet’s operations to the airport, signaling commencement of commercial flight said, “Our…

Ogun Airport: Paradigm shift, stark dichotomy from the past

Posted on October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airports are visible, “shiny” symbols of development and modernity. For governors, completing an airport allows them to boast about “connecting” their state to the rest of the country and the world, serving as a powerful legacy project, writes WOLE SHADARE When the Ogun State Government, little over five years came up with the idea of building the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport, many did not give it a chance that the projection would come to fruition. No one should…

Olumide: Three firms express interest in Ogun Airport concession

Posted on December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Aerodrome project 95% completed Manager/Consultant for the Gateway International Airport, Capt. Dapo Olumide has stated that the state government was planning to concession some infrastructure of the aerotropolis after completion. He disclosed that three companies that have expressed interest in the concession of the airport. He noted that the aerotropolis which is expected to have various international aviation is seeing companies jostle for concessional operations. The airport, which was located along Iperu-Ilishan road in the…