Ibadan Airport Upgrade Will Cost N41 Billion - Gov Makinde

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday performed the ground-breaking of the N41 billion upgrading of Ladoke Akintola Airport Ibadan to International Airport.

Makinde who was accompanied by his Osun counterpart, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, reiterated his commitment to fight poverty in the state.

He said the Airport upgrading project was an investment that was critical for the long term prosperity and the desire for sustainable growth in the state.

He maintained that the project, when completed would open Oyo State to global market, "thus improve means of doing business, bring investment into agribusiness, manufacturing and technology sectors, and positioning Ibadan as a true regional business hub.

He emphasized that the project wasn't for show "but it is a strategic investment that will be delivered on time.