NCAA had on Friday, August 15, 2025, granted its approval to the 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), granted an Interim Aerodrome Operational Permit to operate scheduled commercial air transport flights at the airport.
The approval will also enable a major international aviation company 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.
Highly excited Ogundele reacting to the development in a statement, said commencement of commercial flight would further boost commercial activities and livelihoods of residents of the state who are major beneficiaries of the project
Dr.Ogundele described the commencement of the commercial flight at the airport as a game-changer that would ease movement of raw materials and finished goods in and out of Ogun State which is seen as industrial hub of Nigeria
He expressed confidence that the flight operations would boost trade, investment, and tourism in Ogun State.
It will be recalled that in December last year, regulatory agencies in the aviation industry, including the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), visited the airport, hailing the quality of facilities put in place, as well as their level of completion.
They adjudged the airport as world-standard and a source of pride for Ogun State, saying that the infrastructure at the airport, which includes the Control Tower, Weather Monitoring Areas, Runway, Fire Service Stations, and the Apron, could rival any of their type around the world####
