‘Advanced Stage’ — Sanwo-Olu Unveils Plan To Establish Lagos Airline

Lagos state government, Southwest Nigeria says it is considering establishing an airline for operations.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed this while speaking at the Lagos west senatorial district town hall meeting on Thursday.

He said the plan has been in the pipeline for months and the state is finalising the financing model.

This was disclosed in a statement by Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary, Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu said the state was preparing for the groundbreaking to start the construction of its airport in Lekki.

He said the airline’s operating contingency and approval from the federal government are under consideration.

According to the governor, his administration’s decision-making process on planned programmes and interventions needs public involvement before they can be implemented.