President Bola Tinubu on Saturday said his administration’s infrastructure drive and economic reforms are designed to improve the well-being of Nigerians and lay a foundation for long-term prosperity.
The President made the remarks during the inauguration of the Gateway Cargo International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, a project executed by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
He also launched two aircraft belonging to Gateway Airline as part of efforts to boost air transport and economic activities in the state.
Speaking at the event, Tinubu emphasised that government investments are people-centred and aimed at securing the country’s future.
“Our investment is about our people. The infrastructure underscores our faith in our country—the belief that today’s foundation is for tomorrow’s prosperity,” he said.
The President noted that the airport is powered by an independent energy source, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen power infrastructure and support critical national assets.
He also highlighted other initiatives unveiled during the visit, including the launch of 1,000 electric bikes, security vehicles, and agricultural tractors, describing them as part of a broader strategy to enhance mobility, security, and food production.
Tinubu commended Nigerians for their continued support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that ongoing reforms have increased resources available to states for development.
He praised governors across the country for what he described as prudent use of funds and singled out Abiodun for aligning Ogun State’s development agenda with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope programme.
The President further described the introduction of electric bikes as a forward-looking response to modern transportation challenges, noting that the shift towards cleaner energy sources would improve daily life and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Tinubu also lauded the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for reforms aimed at improving ease of doing business and staff welfare. During the visit, he inaugurated a Customs hub comprising barracks, a training college, a warehouse, and a hospital.
In his remarks, Governor Abiodun described the President’s visit as historic and symbolic of his administration’s commitment to national development and support for sub-national governments.
He credited Tinubu’s economic policies—including foreign exchange unification, fuel subsidy removal, and public finance reforms—with restoring investor confidence and strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal outlook.
Abiodun also cited key federal initiatives such as the compressed natural gas programme, student loan scheme, rail modernisation projects, and major highway constructions as evidence of a deliberate effort to reset the economy.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who spoke at the event, commended Tinubu’s democratic credentials and reforms, noting that the National Assembly remains central to sustaining democracy in the country.
He called for the decentralisation of the Transmission Company of Nigeria to improve efficiency in the power sector and praised the administration’s focus on boosting internally generated revenue among states.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo also lauded Tinubu’s leadership, reflecting on the state’s development since its creation 50 years ago and attributing progress to successive administrations.
Other dignitaries at the event included the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso.
Governors from several states, including Borno, Niger, Taraba, Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Bayelsa, and Ekiti, as well as traditional rulers, were also in attendance.