The Lagos government says it is planning to construct a new
airport in the Lekki-Epe axis of the state.
Jubril Gawat, senior special assistant (SSA) to the governor
of Lagos state on new media, disclosed this on Friday in a series of tweets.
Quoting Ope George, special adviser to the governor on
public private partnerships (PPPs), Gawat said the project is expected to begin
next year, and would be constructed on a 3,500 hectares of land.
“The Lagos state government has declared its readiness to
construct a new airport on the Lekki-Epe axis of the State, disclosed by the
special adviser to the governor on public private partnerships (PPP) Mr. Ope
George yesterday,” Gawat tweeted.
“He revealed that
governor Jide Sanwo-Olu-led government has sought and obtained approval from
the federal government for the construction of the new airport in Lagos.
“The project is expected to take off in the year 2023, it
will be constructed on 3,500 hectares of land, master plan and aeronautical
designs are in place; while studies are ongoing about strategies, funding and
other issues, after which the project will be taken to the market place.
“The special adviser also stated that the airport, which is
expected to cater to a minimum of five million people yearly, will be
constructed in partnership with local and foreign investors.”
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayFLASH: The Lagos State Government has declared its readiness to construct a new airport on the Lekki-Epe axis of the State, disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Private Partnerships (@ppplagos), Mr. Ope George yesterday.#ForAGreaterLagos @jidesanwoolu pic.twitter.com/bftONu4DEn
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) October 7, 2022
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