Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received the Federal Government of Nigeria letter of approval for the construction of the Lekki airport.
The presentation was made on Tuesday by Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika at the Ehingbeti Lagos Economic Summit.
The Aviation Minister gave assurance that the new airport will open Lagos to more international economic partnerships as well as link Nigeria to the world,
Work is expected to commence on the facility in 2023 and would be constructed on 3,500 hectares of land on the Lekki-Epe corridor, following approval from the Nigerian Government announced by Ope George, Special Adviser to Governor on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
Retired Group Captain John Ojikutu said he was excited about the Lekki airport, recalling its conception more than decade ago, he disclosed that the project came to light during the tenure of former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola, the incumbent Works and Housing Minister.
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