Ododo Hails Tinubu Over Kogi Airport Project

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has praised President Bola Tinubu for supporting the state’s development, saying the ongoing international airport project shows the impact of his administration’s policies.

Ododo spoke on Tuesday during the revealing of the Kogi International Airport project, themed; “Aviation Infrastructure: Keyamo, Ododo Unveil Kogi International Airport Project” in Zariagi, Adavi Local Government Area.

The governor said previous leaders were more interested in extracting the state’s mineral resources, but Tinubu had shown greater commitment to using those resources to improve the lives of residents.

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“Others were interested in our minerals, but President Tinubu is interested in developing our state and making our resources work for us,” Ododo said.

He added that the president understood the value of the state’s natural resources and was encouraging states to contribute to national development.

According to Ododo, Tinubu’s New Hope Agenda is helping to reposition Nigeria’s economy, strengthen infrastructure and create a foundation for long-term growth. He acknowledged that the government’s reforms came with challenges but urged Nigerians to remain patient and support efforts to build a stronger country.

“Honestly speaking, I want to beg Nigerians to please relax to see what Mr President is doing. He is fixing Nigeria,” he said.

Ododo also challenged those who doubted the reality of the airport project to visit the site and see the work for themselves.

“Let me say this clearly. This is not AI. This is real,” he said.

He added that his administration would focus on delivering lasting projects rather than engaging in arguments on social media.

“We are not going to make noise. We are not going to join issues on social media. Our assignment is to put something on ground that will outlive all of us,” the governor said.

Ododo further urged Nigerians to visit the project site to verify its progress, insisting that the airport was a real development initiative.

The event was attended by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and a former deputy governor of Kogi State.

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