The Edo State Government has received tentative approval for the development of a new airport in Auchi, Edo North Senatorial District.
The state’s governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, informed reporters in Auchi over the weekend that the state had received preliminary approval from the federal government for the Auchi Airport. He also mentioned that the state government was collaborating with aviation specialists to complete the airport project’s survey.
He states, “Since safety is the primary concern, the airport is currently being charted to guarantee the safety measures necessary for the project’s approval. We want to guarantee that landing approaches onto the airport runway are safe, clear, and will not put aircraft in danger.
“These are the final reports and studies that are being conducted,” the governor assured, “and as soon as we get final approval, we will break ground and start Auchi Airport construction.”
Regarding Edo North’s need for an airport, Obaseki stated, “This is not a political project. Between Benin City and Abuja on this axis, which is more than 600 km, there is no airport.”
“Having an airport in Edo North is highly advantageous from a transportation perspective. More significantly, there are new companies, especially in the mining and academic sectors. In this axis, two cement companies produce more than six million tonnes of cement. In this area, there are numerous activities to support an airport.” he concluded.
