The people of Ibadan have been congratulated for the approval of President Tinubu for the upgrade of Ladoke Akintola Airport, formerly Ibadan Airport to international status. The congratulatory message was made by Chief Abiodun Samuel Ogunjobi, popularly known as Te-Sojue. According to Ogunjobi, who is the Asiwaju of Oje land, when completed, the Ibadan Airport will have a positive impact on commerce, economic activities and development in the region. It will also help decongest Muritala Mohammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos. “Economic activities and businesses around the Airport area in Alakia, Ibadan will also be enhanced.” In his message, he also extolled the achievement of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde in getting the approval of the President for the upgrade of the airport. It will complement the penchant of the governor for infrastructural development and urban renewal. Investment in infrastructure, Ogunjobi said, is a lifetime investment and leaves a...
