The Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello, has inspected the ongoing construction of the proposed Kogi International Airport in Lokoja, expressing confidence that the project will be completed on schedule.
The unscheduled inspection was aimed at assessing progress at the construction site and reaffirming the state government’s commitment to infrastructure development under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
During the visit, Engineer Sun, who represented China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the contractor handling the project, conducted Bello and his team around the site and briefed them on ongoing construction activities and progress recorded so far.
Bello reiterated the Ododo administration’s commitment to completing the airport, stressing that the government remained determined to implement infrastructure projects that would improve residents’ livelihoods and strengthen the state’s economic prospects.
He described the proposed airport as a strategic investment that would expand economic opportunities, facilitate the movement of people and goods, attract local and international investors, and stimulate commercial activities across Kogi State.
According to him, the project, when completed, would strengthen the state’s transport infrastructure and support long-term economic development.
The Chief of Staff said the inspection also demonstrated the government’s commitment to monitoring ongoing projects and ensuring that contractors fulfilled their responsibilities in line with the administration’s development priorities.
He expressed confidence in the state’s development agenda, noting that Governor Ododo remained committed to infrastructure investments and other critical sectors to promote economic growth and prosperity.
The proposed Kogi International Airport is expected to improve connectivity, facilitate trade and tourism, attract investment and create employment opportunities for residents.
Infrastructure development remains a key component of the Ododo administration’s stated agenda to promote economic growth, improve livelihoods and achieve sustainable development across Kogi State.
