Aviation Minister Inspects Ekiti Airport
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN, has visited Ekiti State to assess the Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado Ekiti, as part of steps toward ensuring its smooth and full operations.
Mr. Keyamo was welcomed at the airport by a delegation of state government officials led by Mr. Oyeniyi Adebayo, the Chief of Staff to Governor Biodun Oyebanji. 
The Minister, while speaking with newsmen, described the airport’s runway as meeting international standards, emphasizing its readiness for air traffic services.
He, however, stressed that aviation protocols must be strictly observed, including six months of non-scheduled flights, to evaluate the facility’s readiness for full commercial operations.
The Ekiti State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Kehinde Ajobiewe, affirmed that the airport is fully equipped with all necessary facilities, adding that several airlines have expressed interest in utilizing the airport for air services, highlighting its potential to boost economic activities in the region.
