The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has granted Kogi State government’s bid to construct International Airport in Zariagi.
According to Kogi Commissioner for information and communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the approval was contained in a letter by the ministry dated 9th October, 2024.
He said Zariagi is a very strategic community that already boasts of an airstrip, noting that a team from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development was satisfied with the location and the plans of the Kogi State Government on the project.
He said the airport would serve 10 other States and reduce traffic on the Lokoja -Abuja road, adding that It will also decongest the traffic on the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
“The Ododo Administration has considered it a top priority for Kogi State to have an International Airport and join the league of the aviation hub. The strategic location of the state is no doubt, an invaluable advantage in harnessing the aviation service market as the centre of the nation.
“The project will not only boost the economy of the State, it will also create jobs and bring the potentials of the state to the global scene.
“The Governor is determined to hire the best hands in the industry to make the project a huge success. As you are aware, aviation is an industry of trust and standards.
“We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the Aviation Minister for the historic approval that will help to further develop Kogi State. We want to also say that the Airport will also have capacity for Cargo as that is one of our key focuses in the project.“
