Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed excitement over the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) approval of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport.
BusinessDay reports that the governor disclosed that following the NCAA’s approval, the Ekiti Airport will from January be open to landing by private jets.
The governor spoke on Wednesday when he paid a thank-you visit to elder statesman and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), for his vital support during the construction of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport.
Oyebanji, who informed Babalola that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority had granted clearance for the airport to begin non-scheduled flight operations from December 13, 2024, to June 15, 2025, also requested further assistance from the elder statesman to secure full commercial flight operation status for the airport.
The governor delivered a letter of appreciation to Babalola on December 18, 2024, personally during a visit to Afe Babalola University on Wednesday.
Speaking during the visit, Oyebanji shared the positive news.
“We are here this afternoon to inform you of the good news from the NCAA granting approval to run non-scheduled flights from Ado-Ekiti Airport for six months, effective from December 15, 2024, to June 15, 2025.”
