- Safiu Kehinde
The Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun state, is set to commence cargo flight operations months after recording its maiden commercial flight.
This was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the state governor, Dapo Abiodun.
The governor, in the statement issued on his official X handle, disclosed the airport’s partnership with Allied Air and SAHCOL for the commencement of the cargo flight operation.
Abiodun noted that the development will further position the Gateway International Airport as a strategic logistics hub for Nigeria.
He further disclosed that the cargo flight commencement will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, boost agribusiness and manufacturing logistics, reduce post-harvest losses, attract new investments, and increase government revenue.
The statement read; “We are pleased to announce that commercial cargo flight operations are set to commence at Gateway International Airport in Iperu, marking another major milestone in our aviation and economic development drive.
“This follows the successful commencement of passenger flights on October 7, 2025, and reinforces our commitment to making the airport fully functional and economically impactful.
“With the launch of cargo services in partnership with Allied Air and SAHCOL, we are positioning the airport as a strategic logistics hub that will strengthen trade, regional connectivity, and supply chains within Nigeria and beyond.
“The quality of infrastructure has attracted strong interest from aviation and logistics leaders, including Sifax Group, who have described the facility as exceptional for cargo operations and a catalyst for boosting agricultural exports from Ogun State and the wider Southwest.
“We are encouraged by the confidence expressed by operators and investors who see Ogun State as ahead of the curve due to its proximity to Lagos, business-friendly environment, and focus on functionality.
“The commencement of cargo operations is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, boost agribusiness and manufacturing logistics, reduce post-harvest losses, attract new investments, and increase government revenue.
“With this step, we are transforming Iperu into a major regional logistics centre while easing pressure on existing cargo routes across Nigeria.”