Gateway to Greatness: President Tinubu Unveils Ogun State’s Multi-Billion Naira Infrastructure Revolution
Ogun State is witnessing a historic transformation today, Saturday, April 4, 2026, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives for a high-profile one-day working visit. Hosted by Governor Dapo Abiodun, the visit serves as the official launchpad for a sweeping array of “legacy projects” designed to cement the state’s position as Nigeria’s premier industrial and logistics hub.
Aviation Takeoff: Gateway International Airport & Gateway Air
The centerpiece of today’s visit is the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport, Iperu. Boasting one of the longest runways in West Africa (4,000 meters), the airport is designed to handle wide-body cargo and passenger aircraft, positioning Ogun as a critical node in global supply chains.
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Gateway Air Launched: The President will unveil the state’s new aviation initiative, Gateway Air, along with two newly acquired aircraft.
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Logistics Powerhouse: A cargo operations showcase will signal the airport’s readiness to serve as a major export-import terminal for the region.
Gateway International Airport
Power and Mobility: The 30MW IPP & EV Revolution
Governor Abiodun is also pivoting the state toward sustainable energy and green transport:
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Onijanganjangan Power Plant: The commissioning of a 30MW Independent Power Plant near Ewekoro aims to provide stable electricity to the state’s burgeoning industrial clusters.
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E-Mobility Drive: Following successful pilots, thousands of Electric Bikes (EV Bikes) are being distributed to residents, alongside 85 new security vehicles and an expanded emergency ambulance fleet.
The “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway” & Major Roads
In a symbolic move, the fully reconstructed Old Ibadan Road (the Sapade–Ilishan arterial route) will be commissioned and officially renamed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway. Other critical infrastructure includes:
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Ilishan–Iperu Road
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Sagamu–Iperu–Ode Remo–Sapade Road (Phase 3)
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The Gateway International Airport Access Road
Gateway Airport Runway Equipped with state-of-the-art aviation lighting—including a Category I approach lighting system, runway edge lights, and Precision Approach Path Indicators
Security and Agriculture: Building a Resilient State
The President’s itinerary rounds off with strategic investments in safety and food security:
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Customs Village & FOB: Commissioning of the Nigeria Customs Service Forward Operating Base to enhance border security.
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Tractor Distribution: Handover of brand-new agricultural equipment to local farmers to boost mechanized farming.
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Gateway International Conference Centre: The official “turning of the sod” for a world-class events facility.
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