Second airport for Lagos
The state of Lagos recently celebrated the official presentation of the approval granted by the government of Nigeria to embark on the development of a passenger and cargo airport on the state’s Lekki-Epe axis. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received the federal government’s instrument authorising the state to commence the airport project.
Minister for Aviation Sen. Hadi Sirika presented the document to the governor on behalf of president Muhammadu Buhari at the Lagos economic summit (Ehingbeti) 2022, taking place at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island.
The project was initiated in response to the pace of development on the Lekki-Epe axis, which is now a fast-growing hub of commercial and industrial activities. The entire airport infrastructure will be sited on 3,500 ha, with the first phase of the project estimated to cost USD 900 million. (cj)