The gateway International Airport located at iperu-remo in ikenne local government will soon become a beehive of commercial activities as an aircraft maintenance repair facility and a flight training school for young pilots and auto engineers are set to commence operation at the airport
The facility, when fully operational, would ensure that aircraft no longer travel outside Nigeria for routine maintenance.
The President, Air First Maintenance and Repair Facility, Mr Gbolahan Abatan, made this known in an interview with newsmen shortly after a closed door meeting with the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun at okemosan, Abeokuta
Mr Abatan said the company was looking forward to working with the state government in the development of the Aircraft Maintenance Facility at the Airport, adding that the company also plans to start aircraft assembling at the facility.
While commending Governor Abiodun for building a world-class airport in the state, he submitted that the company, when fully operational, would create jobs for the locals and people from other states.
In a remark, the Commissioner for Transportation, Engineer Gbenga Dairo noted that the facilities at the airport are first class with the longest runway in the country, adding that the technology being deployed at the airport for aircraft and airport management is second to none
The commissioner, who explained that Air First has a track record of excellence in aircraft maintenance, stated that the state is delighted with the citing of the foremost aircraft maintenance company in the state
