Abeokuta Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, has hailed the Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State for the ongoing construction of the Gateway International Airport (GIA) within Iperu-Ilishan-Remo axis of the State
The branch members were on a technical visit to the Gateway International Airport, as part of their activities marking the 2025 Engineering Week.
Chairman of NSE, Abeokuta Branch, Engr. Olumayowa Idowu who was speaking on behalf of the Engineers, said their choice of visiting the GIA was necessitated by yearnings to have a first-hand experience of a world class airport in the State and physically view the airport to ascertain all that had been reported about the project.
“Visiting the Gateway International Airport (GIA) is one of our lined-up activities to mark our week, having heard so much about it, we are here based on our decision to have first-hand information and physical experience," he said.
Engr. Idowu expressed delight at the high standard of construction and fixtures in the facilities used in the construction of the airport, saying its design differentiates GIA from regular airports in Nigeria with the ability to transform into an aerotropolis, while promising to offer their professional support to compliment the State government’s efforts, towards ensuring that the facilities become operational.
"Indeed, we are happy with what we have seen, the fact that our dear State has the longest runway in the country is a plus. The airfield lights, the meteorological garden, the control tower and other technologies as well as arrangements that were in place, makes the GIA a standard to be reckoned with.
“As for us as professionals, we will be willing to offer professional support and advice, so as to ensure these facilities are being put to use and continuously get better," he said.
In his remark, Consultant to the Governor on Airport Management, Captain Dapo Olumide, who took the engineers on a tour of facilities on ground, for a first-hand experience of the Gateway International Airport, disclosed that GIA could accommodate different sizes of cargo and passenger aircraft.
He encouraged them to always visit the airport whenever they desire to acquire more knowledge and experience on airport equipment and engineering standards, while appreciating the Society for the visit
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