By Olasunkanmi Akoni

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that aviation regulators will visit the state next week for a site inspection and review of the proposed Lekki International Airport ahead of construction.

The project, subject to Foreign Exchange (FOREX) rates, was initially estimated to cost N171.64 billion (approximately $450 million) in its first phase.

Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the airport and other key infrastructural projects across the state. He made these remarks during a guided tour of Alaro City and the Universal One Development along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, accompanied by members of the Lagos State Executive Council and top government officials.

The governor emphasized that these projects would drive future investments in Lagos. His tour included visits to four major companies within Alaro City—Ariel Foods, BUA, TY Danjuma Logistics Park, and Universal Homes.

The proposed airport, located 10 kilometers from the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ), was initially set to open in 2028. It is designed to accommodate the Airbus A380, making it a Code F-compliant airport, spanning a 3,500-hectare site.

The Lagos State Government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the internationally renowned construction company Summa Group for the airport’s development and construction. Sanwo-Olu described the project as a transformative initiative to enhance connectivity, boost economic growth, and attract global investments.

“This groundbreaking initiative is an essential part of our vision to improve connectivity in Lagos, stimulate economic growth, and draw in global investments,” he said via his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

The governor also disclosed that work on the Green Line Rail project, connecting Marina to Lekki, will soon commence, with funding arrangements in progress.





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