Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, has formally inaugurated flight operations at the Gateway International Airport, located in Ilisan-Iperu.
The milestone event took place at exactly 8:55 a.m., when the governor performed the ceremonial ribbon-cutting, marking the official commencement of commercial flights by ValueJet from the newly completed airport.
According to reports, the maiden flight from the facility, operated by ValueJet, will take off today, connecting Ogun State to Abuja.
Addressing dignitaries and guests at the ceremony, Governor Abiodun reflected on the rapid development of the project. He said: “The journey that began in 2021, and led to the first aircraft landing here in 2023, has made this one of the fastest-constructed airports in the country.
“We are now commencing commercial operations for both passengers and cargo. We have been deliberate, intentional and diligent, with unwavering faith in the Almighty God.
“We have invested everything into this airport, including facilities for cargo handling, top-notch security and advanced aviation equipment. Our control tower is second to none, and as you can see, this terminal is like no other.”
