PHOTO: Aviation Minister presents FG’s approval letter for construction of Lekki International Airport to Gov Sanwo-Olu

The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Government has received Federal Government’s approval for the construction of an international airport in the Lekki area of the state.

The presentation was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika at the ongoing Ehingbeti Lagos Economic Summit.

Sirika expressed confidence that the new airport will link Nigeria to the world, and open Lagos to more international economic partnerships.

According to reports, work on the facility is expected to commence in 2023 and would be constructed on 3,500 hectares of land on the Lekki-Epe corridor.

Last week, Ope George, Special Adviser to Governor on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) announced the Nigerian government’s approval.

George also confirmed that the master plan and aeronautical designs were already in place.

Studies are ongoing about strategies and funding, after which the project will be taken to the marketplace, he added.