The Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has commended the Ogun state governor Prince Dapo Abiodun over the construction of gateway International agro cargo airport
The minister expressed optimism that its completion, would add value to the lives of the people and contribute to the rapid growth of the state’s and the nation’s economy.
The Minister stated this on thursday while fielding questions from newsmen after being conducted round the airport by Governor Dapo Abiodun
The minister described the airport as a major economic project of the Prince Abiodun-led administration, which, when fully operational, will be a game-changer for the state.
Mr edun explained that the presence of ARISE Agro-Cargo Industrial and Export Processing Zone at the airport is a major economic achievement that speaks to the possibility of rapid growth of the economy, which according to him is the objective of Mr. President to have more investments like this in the country
The minister noted that it is the type of investment that grows the economy, creates jobs, reduces poverty and also good for the people of Ogun State in particular as well as Nigeria in general that new economic life is being breath into the area.
Mr edun who described the project as impressive with high standard, said the governor has leveraged on his experience in the corporate world, coupled with zeal, efficiency and attention to details, to execute major projects in the state, saying the airport is a testimony.
He said the government at the centre is working towards creating a stable economy through the creation of a business-friendly environment to attract both local and foreign investors to the country.
The minister, who acknowledged the current hardship in the country, however, emphasized that government has come up with some intervention scheme to cushion the effects, noting that transition period when reforms are implemented, always come with pain, assuring that there is hope in the days to come.
