The Kogi State Government has awarded the contract for the construction of Kogi International Airport to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Thursday presented the award letter to the company in Lokoja, the state capital,paving way for civil construction work to commence in earnest.
Recall that the governor had in November 2025 disclosed that the airport’s design phase took eight months to complete and was undergoing stakeholder review to ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
He also pointed out that the project has already attracted interest from several local and international investors willing to support the infrastructure phase of the development.
He noted Kogi’s strategic location as the gateway between Northern and Southern Nigeria, describing the airport project as a key component of his administration’s vision to unlock economic opportunities and strengthen regional connectivity.
He reaffirmed his commitment to a governance culture built on continuity, accountability, and completion of inherited projects, stressing that no government initiative will be abandoned under his leadership.
He added that the proposal to upgrade the Zariagi Airstrip into an international airport was initially presented to the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development by the Kogi State Government in 2024.
Ododo also pointed out that with the design stage now near completion, the state is positioning the project as a transformative infrastructure investment capable of driving trade, tourism, and industrial expansion.
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