The Ogun state Local Government Special Advisers' forum, has commended the State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for heavily investing in the state agro-cargo airport project.

According to the forum's Chairman, Comrade Otubanjo Ayodele Olalekan,  said the agro-cargo airport, when commencing operation, will enhance the economic prosperity of the state and lift many residents out of poverty.

In a statement on Monday, Olalekan said it was commendable that in the face of dwindling revenues from oil, Abiodun was not deterred, he was able to invest on airport, saying that the governor had transformed the state into one of Nigeria’s best state.

"Indeed, the forum really appreciate the governor for transforming the state into one of Nigeria’s best state, in fact, your leadership has yielded remarkable progress, particularly with the upcoming international airport in Iperu, slated to commence operations on Tuesday, October, 7th, 2025," the forum's chairman said.

He added that the recent efforts of the Governor to attract investors from the China would also promote the Olokola Seaport Project, noting that those efforts would have a long way on economic recovery of the state.

He said, “It is a thing of joy to see Governor Abiodun running the affairs of the state without being vindictive. All these projects will boost productivity, create over 20,000 jobs for the teeming youths and drive economic growth.

"This is quite evident in the decision of the governor to complete many abandoned projects of the immediate-past government, despite stiff opposition to Abiodun’s emergence as the governor of the state."

He said the state had witnessed unprecedented growth and development under the leadership of Abiodun-led administration, noting that they were all happy to be part of the present administration’s history. 

“We are excited about the bold steps taken by Governor Abiodun to kick-start the long-abandoned multibillion naira agro-cargo airport project. It’s a project with huge potential to redefine positively the socio-economic dynamics of the state. It will create jobs, open up the state for more investment, increase revenue generation for the state, boosts the agricultural sector and ultimately enhance the economic prosperity of the residents of the state.

"We are grateful for your dedications and visions, you have done more than enough as the governor of the state, your name is etched in gold in the annals of the state’s history, and we are thrilled to be part of this success story. We are happy to affiliate with you and express our utmost pride in your achievements," Comrade Olalekan said.