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Ibadan International Airport is undergoing a major transformation, and the project could change the way people in Southwest Nigeria travel. But what exactly is being built, how much is being spent, and when will direct international flights begin?

In this video, we take an in-depth look at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Alakia, Ibadan, and its ongoing upgrade into an international aviation hub.

The project includes a runway extension, a wider airfield, a new international terminal, improved airport lighting, aviation fuel facilities, upgraded safety infrastructure, and better road access. The new terminal is designed to handle up to one million passengers annually.

We also examine the reported ₦41 billion initial construction contract, the additional terminal development, the controversy surrounding claims of ₦50 billion in federal government funding, and the possible economic impact on Ibadan and surrounding communities.

In this video, you will discover:

✈️ The history of Ibadan Airport and why it is being upgraded
✈️ The new runway dimensions and aviation infrastructure
✈️ Plans for the international terminal building
✈️ Airport fuel storage, fire safety, and access roads
✈️ The ₦50 billion funding controversy involving the Federal Government and Oyo State Government
✈️ The projected timeline for direct international flights
✈️ How the airport could affect real estate, tourism, agriculture, and business in Oyo State
✈️ What the project could mean for travellers in Southwest Nigeria who currently use Lagos for international journeys

Could Ibadan Airport become a major international gateway for Southwest Nigeria? Watch the video to learn about the project, its progress, and what remains to be completed.

The New Ibadan International Airport: The ₦41 Billion Project Changing Southwest Nigeria

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J7dZMMM8Z4

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Alright, this is really commendable

Looks more like a state owned project or is it a FG?

Is this the current priority of our government?

Nice one from our government

Good one from Mr governor

Is this really what Ibadan needs?

Like what is wrong with our leaders for godsake?

Another International Airport when Lagos own is close by? Meanwhile the roads are in terrible condition and the state infrastructure has barely changed since the 1980s.

Who cursed us in Africa abeg

If only the Agulu fraud had any notable project like this to his name

Alright God speed


But must everything state have an airport?

SW region is still backward. They should go to anambra and see what is called airport built by obiano.

Besides ibadan needs good roads, not an airport

How many people travel out of ibadan on a regular basis for there to be an airport costing 41 billion especially as Lagos and Ogun have41 billion that could have been used to lift his people out of poverty. Be like airport na the new corruption racket.

GboyegaD:
Is this the current priority of our government?

Yes it is. Go and tell your SE Governors to do the same. Unpatriotic Bad Belle People.

PDPdestroyer:
If only the Agulu fraud had any notable project like this to his name

41 billion that should have been used to finace power project in the state so that it can industrialize and generate massive massive revenue and employment for your people. See what you celebrating. When biafrans say dey want to leave cos most of you have low thinking faculty you will start getting angry.

Afrobasic:
Is this really what Ibadan needs?

Like what is wrong with our leaders for godsake?

Another International Airport when Lagos own is close by? Meanwhile the roads are in terrible condition and the state infrastructure has barely changed since the 1980s.

Who cursed us in Africa abeg

Dp you live in ibadan my friend

Ibadan has been civilised and well connected to the outside since when your ancestors were still using leaves to hide their unclothedness. Imagine the audacious comparison. Ibadan to Anambra, lol

Goo0dHardDick:
SW region is still backward. They should go to anambra and see what is called airport built by obiano.

Besides ibadan needs good roads, not an airport

saintkel:
Looks more like a state owned project or is it a FG?

The video says the state government.

Afrobasic:
Is this really what Ibadan needs?

Like what is wrong with our leaders for godsake?

Another International Airport when Lagos own is close by? Meanwhile the roads are in terrible condition and the state infrastructure has barely changed since the 1980s.

Who cursed you in Africa abeg

Fixed. Carry your problem go.

Nigerian politicians are very terrible. Just look at the one Dave Umahi built in Ebonyi. Always looking for an avenue to siphon money. Why can't they channel this money to project that will affect or impact on people directly? Spending billions on projects that are not sustainable.

How many megawatt of power can 41 billion produce? Abeg before you type online try and a little research do that you will not disgrace yourself

43Ronin:
41 billion that should have been used to finace power project in the state so that it can industrialize and generate massive massive revenue and employment for your people. See what you celebrating. When biafrans say dey want to leave cos most of you have low thinking faculty you will start getting angry.

EleventhWeirdo:
Ibadan has been civilised and well connected to the outside since when your ancestors were still using leaves to hide their unclothedness. Imagine the audacious comparison. Ibadan to Anambra, lol

That's old history. It's like saying Iran is more developed than UK because Iran (Persia) was more advanced 2,500 years ago. In modern day, Ibadan can't be compared to Oyo. Period.

This waste of resources on super highways or Airports in locations not profitably worthy na wahala for future.

Imagine somebody about leaving office.

Some go come dey shout progressive.

Goo0dHardDick:
SW region is still backward. They should go to anambra and see what is called airport built by obiano.

Besides ibadan needs good roads, not an airport

What's the traffic? It's not all about building? Does it generate reasonable revenue?

boxypane:
This waste of resources on super highways or Airports in locations not profitably worthy na wahala for future.

Imagine somebody about leaving office.

Some go come dey shout progressive.

The project started in his first term. Dualisation of the airport road was done. It was even wike that came to commission the road coupled with planes being able to refuel in Ibadan. Unlike before that they will come with full tank. Hence came Airpeace flying the Ibadan route

The expansion of the runway and others started in his second term so it isnt a new project. It was being done one step at a time

Travellers in Oyo and osun states and Kwara states wont have to.go to Lagos to fly intermationally,they will fly from Ibadan when the work is done in December

Authoreety:
Alright God speed


But must everything state have an airport?

Hope you know every state in Nigeria had a functional airport in the 70s? Poor maintenance culture messed things up. You can't talk about commercialisation or industrialization in Nigeria without mentioning airports in every state, same goes with railways

londonerr:
I am an 🆔️iot.

Also fixed yours too

2 more characters.

Afrobasic:
Is this really what Ibadan needs?

Like what is wrong with our leaders for godsake?

Another International Airport when Lagos own is close by? Meanwhile the roads are in terrible condition and the state infrastructure has barely changed since the 1980s.

Who cursed us in Africa abeg

We are not cursed. Far from it. Truth is, the Lagos Airport is already overstretched and just okay for its location and huge environment. Travelling all the way by road into the South-West after a touch down in Lagos is stressful. That is cut out with an International Airport in place at Ibadan. Ibadan is an extremely big city that, ordinarily speaking, should be a State on its own. Getting out of the airport a right town takes you all the way to Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Akure, Owo, Ikare, Okene, Kabba and Lokoja. A left town takes you into the town proper, Oyo, Ogbomoso, Abeokuta, Shaki, Iseyin e.t.c. With the soon completion of the concrete roads from Ibadan to Ilesa and ongoing to Okene and Lokoja it is an excellent proposition ongoing to execution. The Power Project will come on stream soon. Its the next big thing after the Int. airport. Seyi Makinde has done extremely as a State Governor but overreached himself running for President while still a sitting State Governor. Our Laws should preclude executive office holders such as state governors from seeking election into any office until one year after the conclusion of their tenure. Reason includes that focus is lost while seeking another elective office during the pendency of the governorship term and biggest of all is that the funds and paraphernalia of the State are bound to be deployed wastefully and needlessly in the pursuit of another elective office by the sitting Governor which is what Seyi Makinde is doing presently!

43Ronin:
How many people travel out of ibadan on a regular basis for there to be an airport costing 41 billion especially as Lagos and Ogun have41 billion that could have been used to lift his people out of poverty. Be like airport na the new corruption racket.

Then you don't know Ibadan . If you think people don't travel out on a regular basis.

Instead of the stress of coming to Lagos airport. ...the airport is a welcome development.

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zoedew:
We are not cursed. Far from it. Truth is, the Lagos Airport is already overstretched and just okay for its location and huge environment. Travelling all the way by road into the South-West after a touch down in Lagos is stressful. That is cut out with an International Airport in place at Ibadan. Ibadan is an extremely big city that, ordinarily speaking, should be a State on its own. Getting out of the airport a right town takes you all the way to Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Akure, Owo, Ikare, Okene, Kabba and Lokoja. A left town takes you into the town proper, Oyo, Ogbomoso, Abeokuta, Shaki, Iseyin e.t.c. With the soon completion of the concrete roads from Ibadan to Ilesa and ongoing to Okene and Lokoja it is an excellent proposition ongoing to execution. The Power Project will come on stream soon. Its the next big thing after the Int. airport. Seyi Makinde has done extremely as a State Governor but overreached himself running for President while still a sitting State Governor. Our Laws should preclude executive office holders such as state governors from seeking election into any office until one year after the conclusion of their tenure. Reason includes that focus is lost while seeking another elective office during the pendency of the governorship term and biggest of all is that the funds and paraphernalia of the State are bound to be deployed wastefully and needlessly in the pursuit of another elective office by the sitting Governor which is what Seyi Makinde is doing presently!

You are wasting your explanations on someone who supports a fella who spent 8 years cutting grasses of schools without building a single new one.

He has never experienced good governance where he comes from and so this airport upgrade development is enough to turn his head upside down.

43Ronin:
How many people travel out of ibadan on a regular basis for there to be an airport costing 41 billion especially as Lagos and Ogun have41 billion that could have been used to lift his people out of poverty. Be like airport na the new corruption racket.

Go and donate your advice to Alex Otti who wants to build an airport for an Abia state not up to Ogbomosho combined with Eruwa in landmass.