‘Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, has commended Bola Tinubu for handing over the Ibadan airport as well as the Liberty stadium to the state.
The governor made this known at the grand finale of the 2024 Ibadan week organized by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII.
Commending the CCII and all the leaders in Ibadanland for working towards the growth and development of the city, Makinde said his administration has been doing its best to uplift the state capital.
He added that as part of such efforts to uplift the city, he would inaugurate a committee to steer the planned upgrade of Ibadan Airport on Tuesday and that the state government would break the ground for the project in about six weeks.
He reiterated that within 18 months, there will be a new Ibadan Airport that is of international standard.
He appreciated the president for approving the airport upgrade.
The governor equally lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the approval given to Oyo State to take over the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan formerly known as Liberty Stadium.
The governor promised that the stadium would wear a new look soon.
