The Federal Government of Nigeria has given the green light to the Kogi State Government to build an international airport in Zariagi. This community has an existing airstrip.
Governor of Kogi State
This approval was conveyed in a letter dated October 9, 2024, from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
According to Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, the airport will serve 10 neighboring states and alleviate traffic congestion on the Lokoja-Abuja road, as well as reduce pressure on Abuja’s International Airpor.
The Ododo Administration considers this project a top priority, leveraging Kogi State’s central location to tap into the aviation service market.
“The project will not only boost the economy of the State, it will also create jobs and bring the potentials of the state to the global scene,” Fanwo stated.
He emphasized the Governor’s commitment to hiring industry experts to ensure the project’s success.
The airport will also have cargo capacity, a key focus area for the project.
“The project will not only boost the economy of the State, it will also create jobs and bring the potentials of the state to the global scene.
“The Governor is determined to hire the best hands in the industry to make the project a huge success. As you are aware, aviation is an industry of trust and standards.
“We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the Aviation Minister for the historic approval that will help to further develop Kogi State. We want to also say that the Airport will also have capacity for Cargo as that is one of our key focuses in the project,” the Commissioner stated.
Fanwo expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Aviation Minister for the historic approval, which will contribute to Kogi State’s development.
