The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Nigeria’s first-ever Aerodrome Operational Permit (AOP) to Gateway International Airport, the Ogun State-owned facility located in Ilisan-Iperu.
This landmark approval makes the airport the first in the country to secure the certification under the NCAA’s enhanced regulatory framework.
In a related development, the Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME) installed on Runway 23 of the airport was declared “totally satisfactory in all respects” and cleared for unrestricted use following a successful flight inspection by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) on September 4, 2025.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by Tayo Mabeweje, Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Governor Abiodun hailed the milestone as a validation of his administration’s vision to transform Ogun State into a hub for commerce, investment, and global connectivity.
“This achievement is not just for Ogun State but for Nigeria as a whole. The Gateway International Airport is a symbol of progress and a new benchmark for aviation infrastructure,” he said.
The approvals, according to the statement, position the airport as a game-changer in Nigeria’s aviation sector—offering safer and more reliable operations, direct international market access for farmers, employment opportunities for youths, and reduced congestion at Lagos airports.
With these certifications, Ogun State has firmly established itself as a leader in aviation development, setting new standards for infrastructure, safety, and global competitiveness.
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