Ogun State Government said that the Gateway International Airport has the most advanced technology.
It said that the airport, located at Ilishan/Iperu axis of the state, would stand the test of time with the modern facilities and state-of-the-art aviation technology.
The Managing Director of the Airport, Captain Dapo Olumide, stated this when he conducted a group of journalists who were on a 3-day training tour of Ogun State around the airport.
He emphasized that as an international airport, it is imperative that it be provided with the latest trends in the aviation industry.
He said: “Everything about electronics in this airport is state-of-the-art. This airport has the most advanced technology, not because we are swimming in money, but because technology brings your costs down. If you have the right technology, it saves money in the long run.
“For example, in the Control Tower, you can see on the radar as far away as and beyond Accra, way beyond Yaoundé and Douala, even though the control is in Lagos; the feasibility is here”, Captain Olumide explained.
He noted that the physical construction of the airport has been completed, while the installation of the landing system, ramp lighting, and a 2-megawatt gas power plant, among other things, is ongoing.
The MD stated that the airport would be manned by officials of the Nigerian Customs, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ,NDLEA, Police, and other relevant agencies to enable it to operate international flights.
Giving a brief history of the airport, Commissioner for Transportation Engr. Gbenga Dairo said it was conceived to take advantage of its proximity to Lagos and to support the continued industrialization of the state.
Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya noted that the airport is strategically located for easy access from all parts of the country, adding that it has been built to conform to global standards.
“We have done many things differently at the airport. It has the longest runway, four kilometres in length, making it a Class E airport that can accommodate either Boeing 777, 747, or the Airbus 330.
“The area where the aircraft are parked is the largest around, as it was built on 82,000 square meters of land and can accommodate about 20 aircraft when properly parked”, he added.
According to him, commercial flights are expected to commence when all the necessary approvals have been granted, assuring that everything used in the construction of the airport is of the highest quality.
Forum Of Defunct CPC Rallies Support For Tinubu’s Reforms, Policies
Forum of defunct Congress for Progressives Change ,CPC, has charged Nigerians to trust in the process of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms and policies.
Spokesperson of the Forum, Sen. Umaru Al-makura and a former governor of Nasarawa State gave the charge at a news conference yesterday in Abuja.
Al-makura said that the foundation being laid by the Tinubu-led administration through his reforms and policies, would lead to a more prosperous and secured future for Nigerians.
He said that the Forum remained strong, united, and deeply loyal to the All Progressives Congress ,APC, contrary to insinuations in some quarters.
“We have come together today with clarity, unity, and purpose to reaffirm our commitment to the ideals that brought us together in 2013.
“And to send a clear message to all Nigerians that the former CPC majority stakeholders remain strong, united, and deeply loyal to the APC and President Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda”, he said.
He noted that recent developments had seen a flood of speculation and misinformation about the position of the defunct CPC within the APC.
“We are very much here, standing tall, standing proud, and standing firm within the party that we helped to found through sweat, sacrifice, and patriotic commitment.
“We remain part and parcel of the APC family”, he added.
Al-Makura recalled how the Action Congress of Nigeria ,ACN, All Nigerian People’s Party, ANPP , and the All Progressives Grand Alliance ,APGA, among others contributed enormously to the spirit of unity and national cohesion that led to the defeat of an incumbent government in 2015.
He said that the move ushered in a new era under the leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
“It is this spirit of sacrifice, patriotism, and commitment to Nigeria’s future that guided our every action.
“Today, under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria faces challenging but necessary reforms.
“As responsible citizens and co-founders of this political party, we believe that now more than ever, we must remain steadfast, patient, and supportive.
“We commend the bold steps taken by President Tinubu and urged Nigerians to trust the process, knowing that the foundation being laid today would lead to a more prosperous and secured future “, he said.
He urged members of the APC who may feel aggrieved with the Tinubu-led administration to explore options within the party to resolve their grievances.
This former Nasarawa State governor said could be done through dialogue, patience, and perseverance.
“True loyalty is tested not in times
