Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, says discussions are in
progress with investors, development partners and other stakeholders on the
construction of another airport in Edo.
The state currently has a domestic airport in Benin, its
capital.
Obaseki said the new airport will be built in Edo north
senatorial district.
The governor said this during a meeting of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) members across wards and local government areas in the
district.
He said the new airport will improve the state’s
transportation network and boost the economy.
“There are some key projects that we want to implement in
Edo North. There are major investors talking to us now and want to come into
the state. We have huge opportunities in the areas of agriculture, mining and
transportation,” he said.
“One of the major things that I want to do is to build an
airport. Access is key, and if people can fly in directly, it will improve the
economy of the state.
“We have been working
on improving the transportation network in Edo state; we have done some studies
and found out that an airport in Edo North is feasible, particularly given the
level of investment that we are making in that direction.
“Don’t forget that there are two cement plants in the state,
major universities and several other economic opportunities that are involved,
and to get people there, we need an airport to make access easy. We are in
discussion with the relevant authorities already.”
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