Ekiti State Agro-Allied Airport Launch Hailed as Key to Economic Growth.
Key Points
- 1Gubernatorial aspirant Kayode Ojo praised the Ekiti State Agro-Allied and Cargo Airport as a landmark achievement following the recent start of commercial operations.
- 2The new facility is specifically designated as an Agro-Allied and Cargo hub, intended to streamline logistics and boost agricultural exports from the region.
- 3Ojo strongly urged citizens to take collective ownership of the new airport infrastructure to ensure its long-term viability and maximize its economic impact on the state.
Kayode Olubunmi Ojo, a gubernatorial aspirant for the 2026 Ekiti State election, lauded the recent commencement of commercial flight operations at the Ekiti State Agro-Allied and Cargo Airport. Ojo described the new aviation infrastructure as a landmark achievement for the state, emphasizing its critical role in stimulating local economic development.
The aspirant specifically urged the citizens of Ekiti State to embrace collective ownership of the facility to ensure its long-term viability and maximize its intended benefits. Given the airport’s designation as an agro-allied and cargo hub, Ojo highlighted its potential to significantly boost agricultural exports and streamline logistics for local producers, thereby enhancing the state's commercial competitiveness within Nigeria.
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