Kogi Airport groundbreaking: RELAX DG Ahmed Bala commends Tinubu, Governor Ododo, Keyamo on aviation infrastructure development

The Director-General of Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), Hon. Ahmed Bala, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, for their commitment to aviation infrastructure development and economic expansion.

Hon. Bala made the remarks on the sidelines of the Kogi State International Airport groundbreaking ceremony, where he led members and supporters of RTIFN to participate in the event.

The RELAX DG described the airport project as a significant investment in the economic future of Kogi State, noting that it has the potential to improve connectivity, attract investors, create employment opportunities and stimulate commercial activities across the state.

Speaking at the event, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo emphasised the transformative potential of the airport project, stating that the development would open Kogi State to new possibilities in commerce, investment, tourism and economic growth.

Similarly, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, described the project as a major development for the state’s aviation prospects, declaring that the airport has put Kogi State on the global aviation map.

Keyamo’s remarks highlighted the potential of the project to strengthen Kogi State’s visibility within the aviation industry and create opportunities for improved regional and international connectivity, subject to the airport’s eventual completion and operational approvals.

Reacting to the statements, Hon. Ahmed Bala applauded Governor Ododo’s vision and the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure development under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

He noted that Kogi State’s strategic geographical location, connecting different regions of Nigeria, presents considerable opportunities for transportation, logistics, tourism and investment.

Bala further commended the Minister of Aviation for his leadership in the sector, stressing that collaboration between federal and state governments remains essential to delivering infrastructure projects that can stimulate economic development.

The RELAX DG maintained that the true value of infrastructure development lies in its ability to improve the welfare of citizens, create sustainable jobs and expand economic opportunities.

He reiterated the commitment of RTIFN, a sister organisation to the City Boy Movement, to promoting public awareness of government development initiatives and encouraging constructive engagement among Nigerians.

According to him, infrastructure development must go beyond the construction of physical facilities to create lasting economic opportunities for ordinary Nigerians.

The Kogi State International Airport project is expected, upon completion and commencement of operations, to enhance transportation connectivity, support commercial activities and contribute to the long-term economic development of Kogi State and Nigeria.