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The first aerotropolis in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa will be established through a partnership between FAAN and Ala Resort Ltd. at Akure Cargo Airport, creating 14,000 jobs.

General Manager, Business Development, FAAN Headquarters, Hycinth Ngwu, who disclosed this, said Akure Cargo Airport would be used for the project. He said the decision was anchored on private/public partnership geared towards developing an aerotropolis in the airport, and boosting businesses and investment.

The General Manager disclosed that the groundbreaking of the project would hold today. He said the initiative was designed to generate revenue for FAAN and that it had become imperative for investors and authorities at the airport to have mutually-beneficial relationship that could enhance business development.

He said: “It’s in the interest of all stakeholders to support the project. It will increase the revenue base of the state and local councils. Certainly, the majority of the employees will come from the locality. They should support it because it will transform their successes. Also speaking on the development, Chief Executive Officer of the Resort, Moyosola Niran-Oladunni, said that the company believed the initiative would boost socio-economic existence in the aviation industry.

 

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