February 22, 2025
By Ayinde Adeleke
The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr. Allen Onyema, has commended the state-of-the-art facilities and operational efficiency of the Ekiti State Agro Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as one of the best in the world.
Dr. Onyema made this statement after landing at the airport on Saturday at about 10 am in a Boeing 737 aircraft with a 120-passenger capacity.
“This is the first time Boeing 737 will be coming to this airport and as an Aviator, I can tell you categorically that this is one of the best airports in the world, we should stop neglecting our own,” he said.
Dr. Onyema praised the airport’s location, potentials, and investment in capacity building, noting that it is equipped to accommodate larger aircraft such as Boeing 777.
He also commended the airport’s apron, runway, and terminal building, describing them as “highly functional and aesthetically pleasing”.
“When I say one of the best in the world, I mean it because coming in, the pilot was communicating with me and I’m reporting what the pilot said: that this is one of the best runway he has ever seen. So, Boeing 777 can even land in this airport, it is just a matter of time and I’m sure in no time Ekiti pilgrims might start flying from here because the airport can take Boeing 777,” Dr. Onyema added.
“It is a beautiful airport, highly equipped, beautiful and very solid apron, solid runways, nice terminal, and what else can we ask for?” Dr. Onyema said.
AVM Sunday Makinde, the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Airport Project, described the seamless landing of the Boeing 737 as a clear testament to the airport’s readiness for full commercial operation.
“The seamless landing of a Boeing 737 is a clear testament to the airport’s readiness for full commercial operation, adding that the milestone demonstrates the airport’s capacity to handle large aircraft and deliver seamless aviation services,” he said.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, described the airport project as transformative for the state.
“The landing of the Boeing 737 at the airport is a testament to the determination of the state government under the leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, to enhancing infrastructure development for economic growth and connectivity,” he said.
