The Ogun state government says commercial cargo flight operations are set to commence at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu.
Announcing the development in a post on X on Friday, Dapo Abiodun, Ogun state governor, said it marks 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,” the X post reads.
“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.”
Abiodun said the government is encouraged by the confidence shown by operators and investors, “who see Ogun state as ahead of the curve” because of its proximity to Lagos, business-friendly environment, and focus on functionality.
He said 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,” the governor said.
On October 7, 2025, Abiodun inaugurated the first commercial flight at the Gateway International Airport.
The governor said the project, which began in 2021, was part of his administration’s plan to provide a well-modelled transport system for the state.
