Oyo Government Blasts Wike over Statement on Ibadan Airport, Says FG Didn’t Give N50 Billion
Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The Oyo State Government, yesterday, came hard on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, dismissing as
The Oyo State Government has vehemently refuted claims made by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, regarding financial support for the reconstruction and upgrade of the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan. According to a statement released by the state's Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the federal government did not provide the $50 billion mentioned by Wike.
Dr. Olanrewaju clarified that the project's approval was contingent upon the state covering all costs. He emphasized that the expansion of the runway, enhancement of airfield lighting and navigational systems, improvements to aprons, and other upgrades were fully funded by Oyo State. Dr. Olanrewaju also criticized Wike's statement as unsubstantiated and misleading, asserting that such claims are damaging to public trust.
He stressed that the Oyo State Government remains committed to transparency and accountability, and any misinformation, especially concerning significant financial matters, will not be tolerated.
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