Transportation

Senate Committee Promises Upgrade Of Ibadan Airport To International Standard

By Web News 876

The senate committee on aviation has promised to advocate the upgrade of Ibadan airport to international standard.

Chairman Senate Committee on aviation, senator Smart Adeyemi said this during a courtesy call on Governor Makinde at the Agodi secretariat,Ibadan as part of the committee’s oversight function.

Senator Adeyemi said the visit, ahead of the 2022 budget presentation would equip the committee with useful information in advocating for sufficient funds for the aviation sector. 

Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Mr Nnolim Nnaji who was part of the delegation also stressed the economic importance of upgrading the nation’s airport as an alternative to road transportation due to prevailing challenges of insecurity 

In a remark, Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde urged the federal government to handover Ibadan airport to the state government to enable the state expedite processes in upgrading the airport to international standard 

Governor Makinde explained various effort of his administration in giving the airport a facelift, especially with the rehabilitation of adjourning roads as well as provision of basic facilities in the airport and called on the federal government to do more by collaborating with the state.

He equally added that the airport would not only impact on the state economy by expanding its business district, the country would be better for it as it move from an economy dependent on oil to a non-oil economy.

The team later took an assessment tour of the Ibadan airport to evaluate areas of concerns.

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

Senate is committed to development of the aviation sector – Smart Adeyemi

By Web News 577

Chairman Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Smart Adeyemi has promised that the Upper Chamber will continue to use its legislative powers and functions to enhance development in the aviation sector.

Senator Adeyemi stated this in Abeokuta when the Senate Committee on Aviation paid a courtesy call on the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

Senator Adeyemi, who explained that the visit was to assess the sites of the proposed cargo international airport, Ilisan and the passengers’ airport, at Wasimi area of the state, said the Upper chamber would take decisions on the facilities that could meet the needs of the people.

While pointing out that the cargo international airport would accelerate social and economic development in the state, Senator Adeyemi renewed the National Assembly’s support towards ensuring completion of the airport.

Also, Senator Olamilekan Adeola representing Lagos, who explained that provision had been made for airport in Ogun State in the 2021 budget, said it would be released for the construction of the agro allied airport.

Responding, Governor Dapo Abiodun solicited the support of the Senate for the completion of the cargo international Airport, adding that the first phase of the Airport was expected to be completed and commissioned in May next year. 

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