The Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan has received its first aircraft since the break of business activities in March 2025 for upgrade to international standards.
The aircraft, which is an advanced member of the presidency flight scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, arrived the airport at exactly 9:14 AM to the joy of everyone in the vicinity.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected in Ibadan on Friday for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
The successful landing underscores the readiness and capabilities of the airport’s infrastructure to handle high-profile flights safely and efficiently.
With the presidency flight scheduled to follow soon, this inaugural flight since March 2025 sets a positive precedent for future arrivals and departures.
Recall that Oyo state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, had in September 2024, performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the airport upgrade.
Earlier, the Makinde administration had upgraded the airport’s VIP lounge and provided a fire truck.
It also installed a 500,000-litre aviation fuel storage and dispensing facility.
PR/Iyabo Adebisi
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