Proposed Epe Airport will tranform Lekki-Epe corridor, attract investments – Lagos APC

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the proposed Epe International Airport as a major milestone in the economic transformation of Lagos State, following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s announcement that construction of the project is expected to commence in 2027.

The party said the airport would further position Epe Division and the Lekki-Epe corridor as major investment, industrial, commercial and economic hubs, complementing other strategic infrastructure projects in the area.

The Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday, following Sanwo-Olu’s announcement at the Lagos East APC governorship campaign flag-off in Epe.

Oladejo said the Deputy Governor and APC governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, had also reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to the project, disclosing that the necessary groundwork and documentation had been advanced.

He traced the vision for the economic transformation of the Lekki-Epe corridor to President Bola Tinubu’s administration as governor of Lagos State, noting that his foresight laid the foundation for the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the land allocation for the Dangote Refinery and other industrial development initiatives.

The APC spokesman also acknowledged the contributions of former Governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, saying their administrations sustained the development agenda and advanced critical infrastructure projects in the area. He particularly credited Ambode with making significant contributions to the airport project through strategic planning and its incorporation into the broader Epe development master plan.

According to him, the Sanwo-Olu administration has continued to build on these foundations through investments in the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos Coastal Road and other infrastructure projects.

He described the proposed airport as the logical completion of an integrated economic ecosystem that would strengthen aviation, maritime, industrial and commercial activities along the corridor.

Oladejo said the airport, when completed, would improve connectivity, facilitate international trade, boost tourism, create employment opportunities and attract local and foreign investments. He also suggested that naming the facility after Tinubu would be a fitting tribute to the President’s vision and contribution to Lagos’ development.

He, however, urged the government to ensure that the massive infrastructure investments translated into tangible benefits for residents of Epe and surrounding communities through job creation, improved infrastructure, business opportunities and inclusive economic growth. He added that the APC remained committed to continuity and sustainable development, insisting that successive administrations must build on existing foundations rather than abandon them.