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Building an airport in Edo is a major thing I want to do__ Obaseki
The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has announced that discussions are in progress with investors, development partners, and other stakeholders on the construction of another airport in Edo.
The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has announced that discussions are in progress with investors, development partners and other stakeholders on the construction of another airport in Edo.
Edo state is currently enjoying a domestic airport in Benin, it’s capital.
Obaseki said the new airport will be built in Edo north senatorial district.
While speaking during a meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members across wards and local government areas in the district, the governor assured of the possibility of the project.
“There are some key projects that we want to implement in Edo North. There are major investors talking to us now and want to come into the state. We have huge opportunities in the areas of agriculture, mining, and transportation,” he said.
“One of the major things that I want to do is to build an airport. Access is key, and if people can fly indirectly, it will improve the economy of the state.
“We have been working on improving the transportation network in Edo state; we have done some studies and found out that an airport in Edo North is feasible, particularly given the level of investment that we are making in that direction.
“Don’t forget that there are two cement plants in the state, major universities, and several other economic opportunities that are involved, and to get people there, we need an airport to make access easy. We are in discussion with the relevant authorities already.”