President Tinubu Commissions Ogun Airport, Affirms National Progress
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport and other infrastructure projects in Ogun State, stating that Nigeria remains firmly on the path to greatness despite ongoing security challenges.
Speaking at the event, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s determination to tackle banditry and terrorism, stressing that restoring security is central to national development and long-term prosperity.
He highlighted that the airport project was part of a broader development strategy designed to strengthen transportation, industrial growth, and regional connectivity, stressing that such investments reflect confidence in Nigeria’s future.
“Despite security challenges, our commitment to infrastructure and human capital development remains unwavering,” President Tinubu said.
He stated further that the current reforms are laying the foundation for sustained economic growth and commended that Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for the state’s use of federal allocations and its focus on infrastructure, security, and agriculture.
The President described the newly commissioned airport as a strategic economic hub capable of boosting logistics, trade, and regional connectivity.
He emphasised that the airport project is part of a broader development strategy integrating transportation, energy, and industrial growth.
According to him, complementary investments in gas, power, and logistics corridors are designed to create jobs, improve supply chains, and position Nigeria as a competitive destination for global investment.
President Tinubu, despite acknowledging the challenges posed by economic reforms and security threats, also mentioned the ongoing security enhancements, including improved coordination among security agencies and investments in modern equipment, as key to protecting lives and property.
He reiterated that tackling insecurity remains central to unlocking economic potential and restoring investor confidence.
In his remarks, Governor Abiodun, said the projects align with the federal government’s reform agenda and are designed to strengthen economic recovery, attract investment, and improve livelihoods.
The Governor described the airport as the centrepiece of an emerging “aerotropolis”, featuring a nearly four-kilometre runway capable of handling large aircraft, advanced navigation systems, and cargo facilities aimed at boosting agro-exports.
Abiodun announced that his administration’s broader infrastructure drive spans road networks, housing, healthcare, agriculture, and power development, positioning Ogun as a growing industrial hub within Nigeria’s south-west region.