NYC COMMENDS ODODO OVER KOGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, DESCRIBES PROJECT AS “ROUND PEG IN A ROUND HOLE”
By Our Correspondent
Says airport will attract investors, create jobs and position Kogi as commercial hub
LOKOJA – The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Kogi State Chapter, has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo over the groundbreaking and ongoing construction of the Kogi State International Airport at Zariagi, near Lokoja, describing the project as a timely and strategic intervention capable of transforming the state’s economy.
The youth organisation said the airport was a “round peg in a round hole”, noting that the project was perfectly suited to the economic and geographical importance of Kogi State as a gateway connecting Northern and Southern Nigeria.
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The Chairman of NYC in Kogi State, Comrade Oloruntoba Moses Juwon, stated this in a press statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Lokoja.
According to the statement, Kogi State has operated for too long without its own airport despite its strategic location and proximity to major commercial centres, including the Federal Capital Territory.
The Congress commended Governor Ododo for what it described as visionary leadership and his commitment to addressing the state’s infrastructural deficit, while acknowledging the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards the project.
It expressed confidence that the airport would open up Kogi State to local and foreign investors, boost trade, tourism and industrial development, improve transportation and connectivity, and create employment opportunities for the teeming youths of the state.
The NYC further noted that the project would unlock Kogi’s economic potential and strengthen its position as a major commercial hub in the country.
The organisation observed that the ongoing construction work at Zariagi, reportedly between 20 and 25 per cent completion, with major earthworks on the runway already underway, demonstrated that the airport project was moving beyond government promises to actual implementation.
It described the development as a legacy project that would outlive the present administration and provide economic opportunities for future generations.
The statement further pledged the full support of Kogi youths for Governor Ododo’s administration, urging residents, particularly young people, to rally behind the project, protect the infrastructure and position themselves to benefit from the opportunities it would generate.
The Congress also appealed to the contractors handling the project to maintain high construction standards and ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.
“Kogi is rising, and the youths are proud to be part of this journey,” the statement declared.
The NYC maintained that the successful completion of the international airport would mark a significant milestone in Kogi State’s infrastructural and economic development.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper November 10th, 2026
