
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a globally renowned construction firm, Summa Group, for the development and construction of the Lekki-Epe International Airport.
Governor Sanwo-Olu who made this announcement on his official social media platforms on Saturday emphasized that the new airport project is a crucial step in advancing connectivity, economic growth, and global investments in Lagos.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the project aligns with his administration’s long-term vision of transforming Lagos into West Africa’s premier economic hub.
The Lekki-Epe International Airport is expected to enhance travel efficiency, ease congestion at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), and provide new business opportunities for investors and residents in the Lekki-Epe corridor.
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With major infrastructural developments already underway in the area, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Dangote Refinery, and Deep-Sea Port, the new airport will serve as a catalyst for industrial and commercial expansion in the state.
Sanwo-Olu reiterated that Lagos remains a leader in infrastructural innovation, positioning itself as the gateway to Africa’s economic future.