Tinubu inaugurates Gateway International Cargo Airport, boosts Ogun’s trade hub status
President Bola Tinubu
Abdullateef Fowewe
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday inaugurated the long-awaited Gateway International Cargo Airport in Ogun State, marking a major milestone for the region’s logistics and trade infrastructure.
In a ceremony attended by state officials and business leaders, Tinubu also commissioned two new commercial aircraft dedicated to export and import operations.
He further unveiled the newly constructed edifice for the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) of the Nigerian Customs Service, along with its fleet of operational vehicles.
The projects, officials say, will supercharge economic activities, enhance trade volumes, and streamline logistics across Ogun State and the South-West geopolitical zone.
The airport is poised to position Ogun as a key cargo gateway for Nigeria, rivaling Lagos’ dominance in air freight.
Tinubu’s visit, originally scheduled earlier, was rescheduled to prioritise a trip to Plateau State amid recent security challenges there.
The event forms part of the President’s four-state Easter tour aimed at commissioning key infrastructure nationwide.
Governor Dapo Abiodun hailed the developments as “game-changers” for Ogun’s ambition to become Nigeria’s industrial powerhouse.
