The Guardian - Nigeria
Olusegun Koiki
05 August 2026
State and Federal governments should adopt a more strategic approach to airport development, rather than haphazard preparation, the Director of Research at Zenith Travels and Consult, Mr. Olumide Ohunayo, has advised.
Speaking with The Guardian in Lagos, Ohunayo warned that constructing new airports without fully utilising existing ones amounts to a misplace of priorities.
On the controversies surrounding the Anambra State government’s proposed second airport project in the state, Ohunayo said while Nigeria required additional aviation infrastructure, new airports should only be developed after careful planning and clear evidence of demand.
Rather than go for a full-fledged airport, Ohunayo advised the government to start with an airstrip and ensure gradual development of such facility...
