Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has assured that the proposed Kogi International Airport will be completed within stipulated timeline to strengthen the state’s infrastructure and expand economic opportunities.
The Chief of Staff to Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello, gave the assurance during an unscheduled inspection of the ongoing airport project at Zariagi to assess the progress of the project.
Bello and his team were conducted round the project site by a representative of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the contractor handling the project, who briefed them on ongoing construction activities and progress recorded so far.
The Chief of Staff said the Ododo administration remain committed to projects that would improve the lives of citizens, strengthen the state’s economy and create new opportunities for development.
He noted that the airport, upon completion, would ease the movement of people and goods, enhance trade and tourism, attract local and international investors, and boost commercial activities across the state.
Bello described the airport as a strategic investment in the future of Kogi State, expressing confidence that the project would stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities for residents.
He added that Governor Ododo remains focused on advancing the development of the state through sustained investment in infrastructure and other critical sectors.
