Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that more airline operators would commence operations in Ibadan Airport soon.
He said the development was sequel to the upgrade of the facilities in the airport.
He said:”The former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, said he will be flying to Abuja in the Air Peace Airline this morning and I said that the singular act of introducing competition removes the cost of travelling between Ibadan and Abuja from N80,000 to 30,000 now. So, you don’t need to go to Lagos.
“You can get 30,000 flight in here. More competition is coming, as more airlines will start operating from this place. So, the options will really become multiple for us
He gave the assurance while receiving the management and governing board of Dominican University, Ibadan, led by its Pro-Chancellor and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, in his office.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as stating that his administration will partner Dominican University to improve the educational system of Oyo State.
Makinde, who maintained that his government will look into the institution’s request for a review of taxes imposed on it by the state’s Board of Internal Revenue, said the matter will be resolved in a win-win manner.
“We will look at the complaint and take care of it. And we will resolve it in a manner that you are not going to lose and Oyo State Government, also, will not lose.
“Yes, I am aware of the fact that you are a non-profit making organisation and, for you to have chosen Ibadan, Oyo State as the first place to establish a university on the continent of Africa, the least we can do is to give you the support.
“When the Vice Chancellor was talking, he said education will develop a healthy mind and the hospital will ensure that the healthy mind resides in a healthy body.
“The third pillar of our administration is that the healthy mind in the healthy body operates in a secure environment. When that happens, the sky will be the starting point to explore economic opportunities.
“That is why the four pillars of our administration are healthcare delivery, education, security and expansion of our economy.”
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