Ogun set for direct London flights as Gateway Cargo Airport opens –Governor

*Governor (Prince) Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State discloses current effort at establishing direct air links to the United Kingdom, following plans by Air Peace to commence flights from the newly-commissioned Gateway International Airport to London this summer

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Governor (Prince) Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said the state is on course to establish direct air links to the United Kingdom (UK), following plans by Air Peace to commence flights from the newly-commissioned Gateway International Airport to London this summer.

Abiodun stated this after an inspection of the airport alongside Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema.

The governor also said the move reflected growing investor confidence in the state’s aviation infrastructure and economic direction.

According to him, the planned operations to Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport will open up Ogun State to increased trade, tourism and business travel, while easing off pressure on existing international gateways.

He further said: “This airport was conceived to serve our people and support economic growth.

“What we are seeing now is that vision taking shape.”

Governor Abiodun said cargo activities had already commenced at the airport, with projections of about 50 cargo flights between April and year-end, a development expected to support exporters and manufacturers within Ogun and neighbouring states.

He also indicated that discussions with multiple international and regional operators were ongoing, positioning the airport as a viable alternative for passenger and cargo movement in the South-West region.

Onyema, in his remarks, said Air Peace decided to key into the project after assessing the quality of infrastructure at the facility.

He said: “This is one of the best-equipped airports in Sub-Saharan Africa. We will deploy our Boeing 777 aircraft for the London route because the runway and facilities can support it.”

The inspection followed the recent commissioning of the airport by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

With the planned London operations and growing cargo traffic, Abiodun expressed confidence that Gateway International Airport would strengthen Ogun State’s position as a key economic hub in Nigeria.

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