The Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed satisfaction over the level of job done so far at the ongoing construction of Gateway Agro-Cargo airport located at illishan-Remo in ikenne Local Government area
Governor abiodun made the remark this Friday while fielding questions from newsmen after the inspection of the airport alongside the managing director and Chief Executive Officer CEO of Arise integrated industrial platform, a foreign based company
The Governor who commended the contractor handling the project said he was pleased at the speed the job was done with standard materials that can withstand the test of time
He noted that the airport expected to be commissioned in December has been abandoned by previous administration,stating that at its completion it would help to promote the exportation of agric produce from the state while many manufacturing companies would also spring up at the site
Mr. Governor informed that the reason behind the inspection is to let Mr Gupta see things for himself as his company has signified intention to invest in agro processing zone at the airport adding that many organisations such as the Nigeria customs Service,NSC, Nigeria Air Force and others having seen the prospect of the airport in the future have approached government to allocate large expanse of land to them for building of operational base and training schools
The first citizen of the state expressed optimism that the airport would also help to increase the revenue base of the state and provide jobs for twenty -five thousand people
In a remark, the Managing Director of Arise integrated industrial platform, Mr Gatan Gupta was overwhelmed by the speed of work being done at the airport, informing that the company has chosen the airport as one of the areas they have considered for investment.
