Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, has described the Gateway International Airport as a veritable solution to the ever busy Muritala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos.This airport serves as a veritable buffer, and it comes so handy, especially because of its proximity to Lagos and the state of the economy in both states.”
Earlier, Governor Abiodun disclosed that he was happy with the progress and the quality of work done on the airport, even as he noted that his administration vigorously followed the implementation plan and timelines for the airport.
Prince Abiodun said approval has been received to begin non-scheduled flights and would also receive a no objection for commercial flight operations to commence in another 30 days’ time.
“I am very happy with the progress of work. Beyond the progress, I am very happy with the quality of the work. This is a first-class airport without a doubt, and each time I come here, I go round and inspect the different aspects, our level of completion.
“Middle of this week, we received our approval to begin to operate non-scheduled flights like I have speculated, which means that non-scheduled flights like private planes can now declare their intention to come to this airport and file their flight plans and land in this airport.
“I am convinced that in another two weeks, we will receive a no objection for commercial flights to commence operation here and it is my desire to ensure that commercial operation indeed commenced in another 30 days or thereabouts, God willing.
“Like I always say, you can build all roads in the world. Anybody can build a highway, but not many administrations can build an airport. An airport connects you from one location to the rest of the world,” he said.
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