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The Federal Government has given Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport approval to commence scheduled flight operations, (otherwise known as commercial flights), effective October 4th

The development follows the expiration of the initial approval for a non-scheduled flight approval for the airport by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in December 2024 and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The NCAA in the letter dated October 3, 2025 addressed to the Governor of the State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, confirmed the new approval for scheduled flight. The approval will be for an initial period of six months.

According to the letter with reference number : NCAA/DAAS/TECH//043/Vol. 1/158 and signed by the Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engr Godwin Balang, the validation inspection was conducted on the airport between June 16th – 19th, 2025.

“The outcome revealed that the basic operational requirements for scheduled flight operations to Ado-Ekiti Airport have been significantly complied with and the instrument flight check validation report conducted by NAMA indicates satisfactory compliance with regulatory requirements.

“In view of the above and in line with the provisions of Nig CARs Part 12 Vol. 1, 2023, I have been directed to convey the Authority’s Interim Operational Permit subject to the limitations of VFR or daylight (sunrise to sunset) operations.

"Furthermore, Your Excellency is respectfully invited to note that this interim Operational Permit is to enable Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport implement outstanding gaps and commence the certification process which will allow for issuance of Aerodrome Operational Permit with Three years validity in accordance with the Nig.CARS Part 12 Vol.1”,

Meanwhile, Ekiti State Government is in the advanced stage of installing the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to position the airport for night and all weather operations.

Governor Oyebanji has hailed the development as a major boost to the economic development of the state, adding that the commencement of commercial operations at the airport would boost agribusiness, tourism development, commercial activities, and medical tourism, which will further position the state as a destination of choice for people looking for where to live, work, invest and relax.

The Governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the enabling environment for socioeconomic development at the national and subnational levels. He also thanked his immediate predecessor in office, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who laid the foundation of the airport project in 2019. He also thanked the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) for his remarkable contributions to the airport project as well as members of the Airport Committee.

Olayinka Oyebode
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekiti State
07-10-2025

AngelGabbyShara:
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fragility1000:
Meanwhile, Ekiti State Government is in the advanced stage of installing the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to position the airport for night and all weather operations.

Lawalemi:
Interesting. I was in Ekiti over the weekend for the first time ever and i was ignorantly asking for their airport. I don't want to do the Lagos - Ado Ekiti by road trip ever again.

What a positive coincidence and answered prayer for me.

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EKITI AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT RECEIVES NCAA APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS

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diabeticdeals:
FLIGHT INSPECTION CHECK COMPLETED



EKITI IS GOOD TO GO



One major setback is the road that leads to the airport. It's in a deplorable state. Like the road is not motor able at all. The ekiti state government needs to do something about that road asap

Lawalemi:
Interesting. I was in Ekiti over the weekend for the first time ever and i was ignorantly asking for their airport. I don't want to do the Lagos - Ado Ekiti by road trip ever again.

What a positive coincidence and answered prayer for me.

Nwaikpe:
Keep playing with yourselves.

Be giving yourselves what Nigeria doesn't need.

fergie001:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5v-F81hNTs

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources in Lagos State, Mahmood Adegbite, has said that people drilling borehole in the Lekki axis of the state is probably drinking ‘’shit water.”

While speaking at a stakeholders meeting in the state recently, Adegbite noted that contaminated boreholes in Lekki pose health risk and added that treatment of waste water would eradicate any form of disease that may arise from it.

He said, “On waste water treatment, I will say that everyone digging borehole within the Lekki axis is probably drinking what I will call ‘shit water.’

https://punchng.com/video-everyone-digging-borehole-in-lekki-is-probably-drinking-shit-water-lagos-govt/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMABDJjbGNrAwAEK2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEewOd7728C0FSKQJNWar4yKRxNpNKt1owSlw47y57FKAux2QxvQL24Iu18rtw_aem_3kB5Sd2GjpdqjN6zFuIs7w

Lawalemi:
Yeah, I was told. I'd wanted to check out the airport on Saturday but I was told that the road was deplorable. My thought was that my cousin schooling in FUOYE can come to Lagos by flight.

diabeticdeals:
Lol.


You'll regret landing at the agro allied airport as the road leading in and out of the airport is an eyesore.

diabeticdeals:
I was there twice last week. I used that road and I was in tears. I didn't only feel for myself, I also felt for the bus that conveyed me from the airport to the hotel.

MrTuthakhamun:
Ekiti needs to be loose it statehood and lumped back with Ondo, along with several useless states that don’t contribute anything to the country

anonimi:
Is it not misplaced priority for Pa Ajasin’s state to have an airport if they have not employed enough teachers to make education free for all children

MrTuthakhamun:
Ekiti needs to be loose it statehood and lumped back with Ondo, along with several useless states that don’t contribute anything to the country

pseudonomer:
How can the government provide free education for all children if the state is poor and unable to attract investors?

Investment is crucial, as it generates the funds needed for the government to hire more teachers and enhance social welfare.

fuckJones:
(A case study of Nigeria citizens & their elected oppressors).

During the Soviet dictatorship of Joseph stalin. He was a brutal dictator with mind of his own. On one fateful day, stalin came to Politburo meeting with a live chicken. Standing in front of audience, He started to pluck the feathers of the live chicken off one by one. The chicken trembled in pain, blood tricking out of its pores. It gave out grievous cries, but stalin being a cruel dictator continued without remorse plucking the feathers out until the chicken was completely Unclad. After which, he threw the chicken on the ground. The Unclad chicken was staggering in pain. stalin goes into his pocket and from his pockets, he took out some chicken food and started to throw it at the poor & hapless creature. The poor chicken in pain started eating and stalin started walking towards his seat. As he walked away, he kept dropping some feeds on the floor & the chicken followed him and sat feeding from his feet.

Joseph stalin then turned to members of his political party leadership. He said, "This chicken represents the people". "You must disempower them, brutalise them, beat them up, starve them and then leave them". "If you do this, go into your pocket & give them peanuts when they are in that helpless and desperate situation, they will blindly follow you for the rest of their life, worshiping you". "They will think you are a hero forever. They will forget that, you're responsible for their sorrowful situation in the first place." Breath taking, isn't it ?

Now! Take a look at all the people some Nigerians are busy defending on social media. Take a look at those they call their heroes. They are the same people who plunged Nigeria into the situation she is. They are the same people who are responsible for their predicaments. Did you see the numbers of people that throng to Saraki's House during this Sallah period to go collect peanuts? People trooping to Bola Ahmed Tinubu Foundation offices to collect branded One kilo bag of Rice & Noddles. Did you see the number of people of all ages who troop out to welcome Ex- convict James Ibori to South South! Do you see the number of handle mop following obi as if he is a seat? what of the one following dino malaye?

Your guess is as good as mine. Nigerians kill those they should defend and defend those they should kill! Pass to all your contacts & let your Political & Religion Leaders read, understand & digest.

MrTuthakhamun:
Ekiti needs to be loose it statehood and lumped back with Ondo, along with several useless states that don’t contribute anything to the country

diabeticdeals:
FLIGHT INSPECTION CHECK COMPLETED



EKITI IS GOOD TO GO



One major setback is the road that leads to the airport. It's in a deplorable state. Like the road is not motor able at all. The ekiti state government needs to do something about that road asap

Cromagnon:
What cargo does ekiti have to export. SMH 7 more char

diabeticdeals:
Loads.


Have you heard of ABUAD?
Ondo state could also export goods using the same means

AngelGabbyShara:
EKITI AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT RECEIVES NCAA APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS


The Federal Government has given Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport approval to commence scheduled flight operations, (otherwise known as commercial flights), effective October 4th

The development follows the expiration of the initial approval for a non-scheduled flight approval for the airport by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in December 2024 and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The NCAA in the letter dated October 3, 2025 addressed to the Governor of the State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, confirmed the new approval for scheduled flight. The approval will be for an initial period of six months.

According to the letter with reference number : NCAA/DAAS/TECH//043/Vol. 1/158 and signed by the Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engr Godwin Balang, the validation inspection was conducted on the airport between June 16th – 19th, 2025.

“The outcome revealed that the basic operational requirements for scheduled flight operations to Ado-Ekiti Airport have been significantly complied with and the instrument flight check validation report conducted by NAMA indicates satisfactory compliance with regulatory requirements.

“In view of the above and in line with the provisions of Nig CARs Part 12 Vol. 1, 2023, I have been directed to convey the Authority’s Interim Operational Permit subject to the limitations of VFR or daylight (sunrise to sunset) operations.

"Furthermore, Your Excellency is respectfully invited to note that this interim Operational Permit is to enable Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport implement outstanding gaps and commence the certification process which will allow for issuance of Aerodrome Operational Permit with Three years validity in accordance with the Nig.CARS Part 12 Vol.1”,

Meanwhile, Ekiti State Government is in the advanced stage of installing the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to position the airport for night and all weather operations.

Governor Oyebanji has hailed the development as a major boost to the economic development of the state, adding that the commencement of commercial operations at the airport would boost agribusiness, tourism development, commercial activities, and medical tourism, which will further position the state as a destination of choice for people looking for where to live, work, invest and relax.

The Governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the enabling environment for socioeconomic development at the national and subnational levels. He also thanked his immediate predecessor in office, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who laid the foundation of the airport project in 2019. He also thanked the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) for his remarkable contributions to the airport project as well as members of the Airport Committee.

Olayinka Oyebode
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekiti State
07-10-2025
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D87zZqgsT/

diabeticdeals:
FLIGHT INSPECTION CHECK COMPLETED



EKITI IS GOOD TO GO


One major setback is the road that leads to the airport. It's in a deplorable state. Like the road is not motor able at all. The ekiti state government needs to do something about that road asap

diabeticdeals:
Loads.


Have you heard of ABUAD?
Ondo state could also export goods using the same means