President Tinubu Set to Launch Gateway International Airport and New State Owned Airline in Ogun Infrastructure Blitz

President Tinubu visits Ogun State to launch the Gateway International Airport, Gateway Air fleet, and the newly named Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Channels Television

A Strategic Transformation of the Gateway State

President Bola Tinubu’s one day working visit to Ogun State underscores a period of intense infrastructural transformation designed to expand the regional economy. The visit focuses on the commissioning of state executed projects that aim to improve service delivery through strategic investment. According to local officials, these developments are intended to solidify Ogun’s position as a premier logistics and industrial hub within the Nigerian federation, leveraging its proximity to the commercial center of Lagos.

The Takeoff of Gateway International Airport

The center of the President’s itinerary is the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport located in Iperu. This ambitious aviation project is engineered to serve as a major hub for both passenger and cargo logistics in West Africa. By establishing this facility, the Ogun State government seeks to attract international trade and streamline the movement of goods, providing a modern alternative to existing congested airports in the region and fostering a new ecosystem of aviation services.

Inauguration of the Gateway Air Fleet

In a significant move for sub-national infrastructure, President Tinubu will oversee the official takeoff of Gateway Air. This initiative includes the commissioning of two newly acquired aircraft, which represent the state’s direct entry into the aviation sector. The airline is expected to provide critical support to the new airport complex, ensuring that the necessary flight capacity exists to sustain the state’s vision for an integrated aviation and logistics village.