The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has granted approval for the upgrade and revitalization of the Zariagi airstrip to International Airport in Kogi State.
The approval, conveyed in a letter dated October 9, 2024, follows a formal request by the Kogi State Government, made on June 25, 2024, for the development of the airport.
The letter, addressed to the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, highlighted the findings of a Ministerial Technical Team that assessed the proposed upgrades.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hassana Tai Ejibunu, who signed the letter on behalf of the Honourable Minister, expressed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborating with the Kogi State Government to ensure the successful completion of the project.
The airport upgrade is expected to boost aviation services in the state and drive economic growth in the region.
Governor Ododo has earlier that the revitalization of the Zariagi International Airport is a significant development for Kogi State, promising to enhance both domestic and international connectivity and positioning the state as a key player in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Source: InsideStory
