GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL AGRO-CARGO AIRPORT GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
A significant milestone was achieved in Ogun State, Nigeria, as a team of regulatory agencies in the aviation industry visited the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport and certified it for commercial operations.
The agencies, comprising the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), were impressed with the quality of facilities at the airport.
The Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport, located along the Ilisan-Iperu axis of Ogun State, has been adjudged as a world-standard airport and a source of pride for the state.
The critical infrastructure at the airport, including the Control Tower, Weather Monitoring Areas, Runway, Fire Service Stations, and the Apron, has been praised for its high standard.
Speaking during the visit, the Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards of NCAA, represented by Ango Mohammed, noted a significant improvement in the state of the facilities at the airport since his last visit. Mohammed praised the quality of work carried out at the airport by the Ogun State Government, saying it should elicit accolades from all.
The representative of the Managing Director of NAMA, Tayo John, explained that the purpose of their visit was to inspect the facilities on-site to ascertain whether they are in strict compliance with the requirements for the provision of air traffic services and safety.
The Senior Project Manager of Craneburg, the construction company handling the project, Nicolas Mfarrej, said the airport is about 98% ready to take off fully and begin to serve the interests of the state.
The certification of the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport for commercial operations is a significant achievement for Ogun State and the country at large. The airport is expected to play a crucial role in boosting the state's economy, creating jobs, and enhancing air travel services in the country. With its world-class facilities and infrastructure, the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport is poised to become a major hub for air traffic in West Africa.
The Manager of Gateway International Airport, Captain Dapo Olumide, and the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engineer Ade Akinsanya, expressed their delight at the certification of the airport.
They said the ongoing assessment is the last hurdle to be crossed before the airport could go on full commercial operations.
The assessment given had shown that the state is set to take the lead in air traffic services in the country.
The certification of the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport is a testament to the commitment and dedication of the Ogun State Government to developing world-class infrastructure. The airport is expected to serve as a catalyst for economic growth and development in the state and the country at large.
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