Aviation
Akeredolu welcomes third airline into Ondo to increase flying routes
…Assures of sustained economic growth
By Ezurike Ugochukwu
The array of airplanes flying into Ondo State has at present increased from two to now three with the coming in of Green Africa Airways.
Welcoming the new airline on Monday, as it made its first Lagos-Akure commercial flight into the state, Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, expressed delight at the commencement of the Airline operations in the sunshine state.
According to a release signed by Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor made available to Nation Update, the governor was in the epoch making event along with his Deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.Also in hand at the Akure Airport were, members of the House of Assembly led by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Samuel Aderoboye; Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, and other members of the State Executive Council among other dignitaries.
The governor further stressed that with the addition of the new airline, the economy of the state will be greatly boosted.
Akeredolu stated that with the new airline, the state now has access to three airlines with different routes from Akure to Lagos and Abuja.
He said: “We are looking at increasing accessibility of the air flight. Now we have three and it is a thing of joy. We welcome you with open arms.
“As you know, air transportation is one of the most lucrative businesses but we know your limitations. Your services would assist in boasting the economic growth of our state.
“Your Services are needed at this time. We want our investors to feel safe while coming to Akure. When we started our investment drive, investors would drive from Lagos to Akure and spend five hours on the road while coming and same going back. They don’t ever come back again. But with this facility, in 45 minutes, you are here and another 45 minute you are back.”
Investors he said will appreciate coming into the state with thid accessibility to the airlines, adding that hospitality facilities are also coming up in the state with the Big Hotels that are under construction at various areas in the State capital.
Governor Akeredolu, who described the Green Africa Airline as a notable player in the aviation industry in the country, urged the Founder, Babawande Afolabi, to also fly the Akure-Abuja route.
In his remark, Afolabi said the goal of the airline is to make air travel accessible to everyone and contribute to the economic development of Ondo State.“We do hope that we open Ondo State. We look forward to a great future,” He said.
The governor however assured of his administration’s commitment to more economic development, and stated that the Airport terminal under construction will be completed before December.
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