FG confirms Approval of Oyedepo’s Canaanland Airstrip in Ogun State
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed the federal government’s approval of an airstrip for Canaanland, which is the property belonging to the Living Faith Church in the Ota area of Ogun State.
Bishop David Oyedepo, Founder of the Church, also known as Winners Chapel, was seen recently in a short video celebrating the development, and telling the congregation of the latest government approval of the airstrip for the church.
Oyedepo made this announcement during the Tehillah Night Special Edition held at Covenant University Chapel, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, on Sunday in honour of the clergyman, who recently marked his 70th birthday in September.
Oyedepo explained that this development will enable him to travel directly from the church premises, eliminating the need to fly to the airport first.
The clergy man said, “I am sure you will be glad to know that the Federal Government has approved an airstrip for Canaanland.
“I won’t need to fly a helicopter to the airport. I can leave from here to wherever I am going. Members with their planes will have where to land and park.”
Oyedepo encouraged his congregation to find their place in God’s plan, citing Covenant University graduates who flew him as examples.
“Won’t you be glad to know that there are some captains who are graduates of Covenant University that fly me? We don’t have an aviation department here, but they found their place in God and went after it.
“That’s what this university is all about, it’s not about boxing you up. It’s about allowing you to locate God’s plan and pursue it accordingly. Young people, don’t play away your life, you don’t have a spare,” he advised.
The airstrip is reportedly aims to improve transportation for worshippers and visitors, especially during large events like the church’s programs that draw numerous worshippers worldwide.
The media aide to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Tunde Moshood, has also confirmed this development to the press, saying the minister approved the airstrip.
“Yes, the minister approved the airstrip. It is a private airstrip and the minister approved it, that I can confirm,” Moshood said.