President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioning the Gateway International Airport, ably assisted by Festus Keyamo, Aviation Minister and Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Saturday, 4th April 2026
Airport, airline and bonded warehouse have all been given the nod as potential catalysts for improving the state’s revenue astronomically
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the ultra-modern, multi-billion Naira Gateway International Airport at Illisan-Remo, in the Ikenne Local Government of Ogun State.
The taxpayers’ fund invested in the aviation project has produced a state of the art, air transport infrastructure, which the President was very proud of.
Hence, President Tinubu showered encomium on Governor Dapo Abiodun for justifying the increased monthly allocation which the federal government garnered from the subsidy removed from the nation’s petroleum products.
Tinubu commended Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, for his “visionary leadership and effective use of resources”.
The number one citizen enthused, “I sincerely appreciate the opportunity we have today to celebrate the remarkable vision of a governor and his predecessors. Today, we commissioned the economic nerve centre of our corridor,” the president said.
President Bola Tinubu delivering his remarks at the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport ceremony
“In less than seven years, you, Dapo Abiodun, have demonstrated commitment, vision, and patriotism to grow Nigeria. We celebrate you for your contribution to national development. I have no regret for whatever we have done with you.”
The president said the new airport aligns with broader investments in energy and infrastructure, noting that such projects are key to national growth.
He added that the federal government remains committed to policies that promote economic expansion and improve citizens’ welfare.
As part of contribution to rekindle hope in the people of Ogun state and facilitate industrial growth, the President also commissioned the two newly acquired aircraft under Gateway Air, marking the official takeoff of the state’s air transport initiative in partnership with ValueJet.
Also included in the commissioning of facilities at the airport which has assumed business agglomeration center were the 1,000 electric motorbikes provided under the auspices of Ogun state’s EV mobility initiative.
A total of 80 security vehicles for surveillance and enhance patrol all around Ogun state were commissioned to strengthen safety in the gateway state.
In his remarks, Abiodun said the airport and other projects were part of efforts to close infrastructure gaps and position Ogun as a competitive investment destination.
He added that the state government has constructed or rehabilitated over 1,600 kilometres of roads, built thousands of housing units, and invested in healthcare, agriculture, and energy.
According to the governor, the new airport and airline will enhance trade, mobility, and regional development
Present at the august event were former President, Olusegun Obasanjo; Aremo Olusegun Osoba; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Also present were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso; Senator Ibikunle Amosun; the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu; and distinguished business leaders including Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Abdul Samad Rabiu, among other dignitaries, state governors, and revered traditional rulers.
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