EPE AIRPORT TAKES OFF IN 2027 AS LAGOS APC HAILS TINUBU, FASHOLA, AMBODE, SANWO-OLU

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... Party says successive administrations laid foundation for economic transformation of Lekki-Epe corridor



The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed successive administrations in the state for their contributions to the development of Epe Division, following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s announcement that construction of the proposed Epe International Airport is expected to commence in 2027.

The party described the proposed airport as a major milestone in the economic transformation of Epe and the wider Lekki-Epe corridor, noting that the project represents the culmination of years of strategic planning, infrastructure development and sustained commitment by successive governments.

The announcement was made by Sanwo-Olu during the Lagos East APC Governorship Election Campaign flag-off in Epe. The Deputy Governor and APC governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, subsequently reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to the project, disclosing that necessary groundwork and documentation had been advanced.

In a statement issued by the Lagos APC Spokesman, Mogaji (Hon.) Seye Oladejo, the party said the airport project was part of a far-reaching economic vision initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his tenure as governor of Lagos State to transform the Lekki-Epe axis into a major investment, industrial and commercial hub.

The APC stressed that the emerging transformation of Epe could not be attributed to any single administration, acknowledging the contributions of former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, alongside the incumbent, Sanwo-Olu.

According to the party, Tinubu laid the strategic foundation for the development of the eastern axis of Lagos, including initiatives that provided the basis for the Lekki Free Trade Zone, land allocation for the Dangote Refinery and the broader industrial development agenda.

It said Fashola sustained the infrastructural expansion and strategic connectivity needed to open up the corridor for increased economic activities, while Ambode made significant contributions to the Epe development agenda, particularly the advancement of the proposed international airport.

The party noted that Ambode’s administration incorporated the airport into the broader Epe development master plan and initiated important preparatory steps towards its eventual realisation.

It added that Sanwo-Olu had continued to build on these foundations through major infrastructure investments, including the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos Coastal Road and other critical projects reshaping the state's economic landscape.

Describing the airport as a vital component of an emerging economic ecosystem, the APC said it would complement the Dangote Refinery, Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Lagos Coastal Road.

It said the integration of these projects would position the Lekki-Epe corridor as a major destination for international trade, manufacturing, logistics, aviation and tourism.

“When completed, the airport will significantly enhance connectivity, facilitate international trade, strengthen tourism, support industrial expansion, create employment opportunities and attract further domestic and foreign investments,” the party said.

The APC expressed confidence in the assurances given by Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat, describing their reaffirmation of commitment as evidence of the importance of continuity in governance and the determination to move the airport project from planning to implementation.

It also suggested that naming the airport after Tinubu would constitute an enduring tribute to the President's foresight and contribution to Lagos' development.

For the people of Epe Division, the party said, the proposed airport represents more than an aviation facility, describing it as an opportunity to open a new economic chapter for a community traditionally associated with agriculture and fishing.

It, however, urged the government to ensure that the massive infrastructure investments translate into tangible benefits for residents through employment opportunities, improved infrastructure, skills development, business growth and inclusive economic development.

With the 2027 general elections approaching, the APC said the development trajectory of Epe and the wider Lagos East axis would remain an important subject of public discourse on governance and political performance.

The party maintained that sustainable development required successive administrations to build on existing foundations rather than abandon established projects and policies.

It commended Tinubu for the original vision, Fashola and Ambode for their respective contributions, and Sanwo-Olu for advancing the development agenda, while acknowledging Hamzat's commitment to sustaining the trajectory.

“The story of Epe is ultimately a story of vision, continuity and transformation. From Tinubu’s original blueprint through Fashola’s and Ambode’s contributions to Sanwo-Olu’s ongoing interventions, a new economic future is taking shape.

“Epe is rising, the Lekki-Epe corridor is opening up, and the promise of a new economic frontier for Lagos is steadily becoming a reality,” the statement added.

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