President Bola Tinubu has officially inaugurated the construction of the Kogi International Cargo Airport in Zariagi, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, a project aimed at boosting trade, attracting investment and creating employment opportunities.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, representing the President.
Speaking at the event, Keyamo said the airport would enhance Kogi State’s connectivity to international markets and strengthen its attractiveness to investors. He defended the project against criticism, arguing that strategic infrastructure is essential for driving economic growth and attracting business activities.
According to the minister, the airport is expected to generate between 2,000 and 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing a significant boost to the state’s economy.
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo described the project as a key component of his administration’s economic development agenda. He said the airport would improve transportation networks and open up new opportunities across various sectors.
The governor identified agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality as industries that stand to benefit from the facility, particularly through improved movement of goods and agricultural produce to local and international markets.
Providing details of the project, the Commissioner for Works, Momoh Salami Ozigi, said the first phase would include the construction of a 3,600-metre runway, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, drainage systems, perimeter fencing and access roads.
Ozigi noted that the runway is being designed to meet International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and will be capable of accommodating large aircraft, including Boeing 747 planes.
The airport project is expected to enhance Kogi State’s logistics capacity, stimulate economic activities and position the state as a strategic hub for cargo transportation and investment.
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