Ministry Approves Upgrade Of Kogi Airport

The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has approved the upgrade and revitalisation of the Zariagi International Airport in Kogi State.

The approval, conveyed in a letter dated October 9, 2024, followed a request by the Kogi State government on June 25, 2024, for the development of the airport.

The letter, addressed to the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, highlighted the findings of a ministerial team that assessed the proposed upgrade. The ministry’s approval is subject to several key conditions which the state government must meet before construction can begin.

These include obtaining an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to ensure the project complies with environmental and aviation safety regulations.

In addition to the EIA, the project will require a comprehensive geotechnical survey, installation of meteorological and navigational systems, and a detailed analysis of the existing infrastructural and aerodrome conditions. The ministry emphasised that all necessary approvals must be secured before the commencement of construction activities.

The permanent secretary in the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hassana Tai Ejibunu, who signed the letter on behalf of the minister, expressed the ministry’s commitment to collaborate with the Kogi State government to ensure the successful completion of the project.