The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has now granted approval to the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ogun State, to begin commercial flight operations.
The approval given in line with Part 12.15.17 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs).
It granted an Interim Aerodrome Operational Permit to operate scheduled commercial air transport flights at the airport.
Following the approval, according to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, a major international aviation company is expected to operate two weekly cargo flights from London to the airport, which will also serve as the designated alternate airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Passenger flights are to be launched, starting with direct routes to Abuja and Port Harcourt.
