Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged to complete the upgrade of Ibadan Airport to international standards before the end of 2025.
Speaking on Sunday during the Annual Thanksgiving Service at Rehoboth Cathedral, Oluyole Estate Extension, Ibadan, Makinde emphasized the strategic importance of the project.
The governor acknowledged skepticism about the airport’s viability but assured that his administration’s efforts would position it to compete favorably with Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
He noted that the airport was originally designed as an alternative to Lagos and reiterated his commitment to fulfilling this vision.
Outlining his administration’s priorities for 2025, Makinde expressed gratitude to the Church and the people of Oyo State for their prayers, which he credited for the successful navigation of 2024.
