Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) has given its endorsement to the Lagos State Government to build an airport in the Lekki axis to cater to the burgeoning population and businesses around the Lekki industrial layout.
The association in a statement signed by its General secretary, Mr. Olumide Ohunayo, said it welcomes the decision whole-heartedly noting that despite prior promises and the potentials including the extensive plans for the development of the area over the years, the project never took off and the Lekki corridor continued to expand, creating congestion, logistic and traffic chaos, that impact the economic and business opportunities in the area.
“For the benefits to Lagos, we strongly advocate for a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and the need for the regulator, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Federal Ministry of Aviation, to give the necessary support and approvals for this project.
“We are also calling on the relevant agencies and tiers of government, to as a matter of urgency, commence with the repair of the Cenotaphs erected to honour the fallen air passengers at Lisa, Epe and Ejigbo respectively.
“These sites serve as a memorial of the dark history of our industry and honour to our fallen citizens. Therefore, roads leading to these sites should be fixed for accessibility.”
