• Governor visits Alaro City, highlights infrastructure milestones and investment potential
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the proposed Lekki International Airport and other transformative infrastructure projects aimed at boosting the state’s economy.
Speaking during a guided tour of Alaro City along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Governor Sanwo-Olu announced that aviation regulators would visit Lagos next week for a review and site inspection, marking a key step toward the commencement of the Lekki International Airport project. The governor emphasized that the airport would play a pivotal role in attracting investments and enhancing economic growth in the region.
“We are committed to delivering the Lekki International Airport, which will be a major catalyst for economic expansion,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said. “The visit by aviation regulators next week will move us closer to starting construction on this vital project.”
During his visit, the governor, accompanied by members of the Lagos State Executive Council and top government officials, spent over two hours inspecting key businesses within Alaro City. These included Ariel Foods, BUA, TY Danjuma Logistics Park, and Universal Homes.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced that construction would soon begin on the Green Line Rail project, which will connect Marina to Lekki. He highlighted that funding arrangements for the rail project were already in progress, describing it as another life-changing development for Lagos residents and investors.
“We commend Alaro City for the impressive infrastructure laid to encourage businesses and investors,” Sanwo-Olu said. “This region is fast becoming a major investment hub, and we are working tirelessly to ensure that infrastructure like the Lekki-Epe Expressway, the Green Line Rail, and the proposed Lekki Airport accelerate growth in this corridor.”
The governor credited President Bola Tinubu for initiating the Lekki Free Trade Zone nearly two decades ago, calling it a visionary step that has since attracted major investments to the area.
“Alaro City is a success story, and I urge investors still on the fence to take action now because things are moving quickly,” he added. “With the expansion of the Lekki-Epe Expressway and other ongoing projects, this area will become a major economic hub in the next decade.”
Chairman of Alaro City, Mr. Ayo Gbeleyi, echoed the governor’s remarks, describing the Lekki Free Trade Zone as an ideal investment destination due to the Lagos State Government’s commitment to infrastructure development.
Similarly, Mr. Yomi Ademola, Managing Director of Alaro City, praised the successful partnership between the Lagos State Government and private organizations. He highlighted key developments such as the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the six-lane rigid pavement Lekki-Epe Expressway Phase I, and the upcoming Lekki International Airport as game-changing projects that will attract more investors and create job opportunities.
The governor’s visit reinforced Lagos State’s commitment to positioning Lekki as a hub for global trade, improved connectivity, and economic prosperity.
