Construction of the proposed Epe International Airport in Lagos State is expected to commence in 2027, the All Progressives Congress has announced.
The Lagos State chapter of the party disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during the flag-off of the Lagos East APC governorship campaign in Epe.
According to the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the governor reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to delivering the project as part of efforts to expand infrastructure and stimulate economic activities in the state’s eastern corridor.
The APC also said the Deputy Governor and party’s governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, reiterated the administration’s determination to actualise the airport project.
Oladejo explained that preliminary arrangements, including necessary documentation and groundwork, had advanced towards the proposed construction.
He described the airport as a major infrastructure investment expected to transform Epe Division and the Lekki-Epe corridor into a major destination for industrial development, commercial activities and investment.
The party linked the proposed facility to a broader development strategy initiated during President Bola Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State governor.
It credited Tinubu’s administration with laying the foundation for the development of the Lekki-Epe axis through strategic initiatives, including the establishment of the Lekki Free Trade Zone and land allocation for the Dangote Refinery.
The APC also acknowledged the contributions of former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode to the development of the corridor.
In particular, the party credited Ambode with advancing the airport proposal through strategic planning, preparatory initiatives and its inclusion in the broader Epe development master plan.
The proposed airport is expected to complement existing infrastructure in Lagos and strengthen the state’s position as a major commercial and investment destination.
However, the party’s announcement places the proposed 2027 commencement date ahead of the project, with actual construction and subsequent delivery dependent on the completion of the necessary preparatory processes.
