It was a historic day in Ekiti as we received commercial flight operations commenced at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, witnessed by all my predecessors in office and other distinguished Nigerians. Watching the United Nigeria Airline aircraft touch down for the first time with former Governors Niyi Adebayo, Kayode Fayemi and Ayodele Fayose as well as the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and many other dignitaries alighting from the aircraft, filled me with gratitude to God and pride in what this milestone represents for our people. This airport opens a new chapter for Ekiti. With over N49 billion invested across administrations, this facility will strengthen our agricultural value chains, support exports, expand access to markets and create new opportunities for investors, farmers and young professionals. Our goal is to connect Ekiti to the world and unlock the vast economic potential of our state. I appreciate all my predecessors whose efforts contributed to this moment. I acknowledge H.E. Dr Kayode Fayemi @kfayemi who inaugurated the airport during his tenure and advanced the work to a substantial level, laying the foundation that enabled us to complete the outstanding phases and open the facility for full commercial operations. I also recognise former Governors Ayodele Fayose and Segun Oni for their roles at earlier stages of the project. My gratitude goes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu whose economic reforms freed resources that made completion possible. I thank Aare Afe Babalola for his extraordinary support through the donation of critical navigational equipment and other facilities, and the Minister of Aviation for his partnership. I also appreciate United Nigeria Airlines for choosing to partner with Ekiti at this pivotal moment. To the people of Ekiti, this airport belongs to you. I encourage our entrepreneurs, farmers, business leaders and young professionals to seize the opportunities it brings. With improved air connectivity, Ekiti is ready for bigger dreams and greater prosperity.

It was a historic day in Ekiti as we received commercial flight operations commenced at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, witnessed by all my predecessors in office and other distinguished Nigerians. Watching the United Nigeria Airline aircraft touch down for the first time with former Governors Niyi Adebayo, Kayode Fayemi and Ayodele Fayose as well as the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and many other dignitaries alighting from the aircraft, filled me with gratitude to God and pride in what this milestone represents for our people. This airport opens a new chapter for Ekiti. With over N49 billion invested across administrations, this facility will strengthen our agricultural value chains, support exports, expand access to markets and create new opportunities for investors, farmers and young professionals. Our goal is to connect Ekiti to the world and unlock the vast economic potential of our state. I appreciate all my predecessors whose efforts contributed to this moment. I acknowledge H.E. Dr Kayode Fayemi @kfayemi who inaugurated the airport during his tenure and advanced the work to a substantial level, laying the foundation that enabled us to complete the outstanding phases and open the facility for full commercial operations. I also recognise former Governors Ayodele Fayose and Segun Oni for their roles at earlier stages of the project. My gratitude goes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu whose economic reforms freed resources that made completion possible. I thank Aare Afe Babalola for his extraordinary support through the donation of critical navigational equipment and other facilities, and the Minister of Aviation for his partnership. I also appreciate United Nigeria Airlines for choosing to partner with Ekiti at this pivotal moment. To the people of Ekiti, this airport belongs to you. I encourage our entrepreneurs, farmers, business leaders and young professionals to seize the opportunities it brings. With improved air connectivity, Ekiti is ready for bigger dreams and greater prosperity.