Ekiti Atmosphere Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has counseled elder statesman and founding father of Afe Babalola College, Ado Ekiti, Afe Babalola, for his important contributions to the development of the Ekiti Agro-Allied World Shipment Airport.
Oyebanji, in a letter dated December 18, not hidden that the Nigeria Civil Gliding Authority has granted the airport clearance to start non-scheduled aviation operations from December 13, 2024, to June 15, 2025.
He additionally appealed for Babalola’s persevered help to reach complete industrial aviation operation condition.
The governor’s letter, titled ‘Letter of Appreciation’ and unhidden through reporters in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, expressed respect for Babalola’s monetary support, specifically for the acquisition of important apparatus such because the CVOR/DME navigational aids, keep watch over tower communications, and the development of the automobile ground.
Oyebanji wrote, “To the behalf of the federal government and just right population of Ekiti Atmosphere, I’m thrilled to officially categorical our heartfelt respect for the support you supplied to the Ekiti Atmosphere Executive throughout the development of the Ekiti Agro-Allied World Shipment Airport.
“I’m thrilled to let you know that on eleventh December 2024, we bought clearance from the NCAA to start non-scheduled struggle operations for 6 months from 13 December 2024 to fifteen June 2025.
“Your financial contribution for the purchase of navigational aids (CVOR/DME), control tower communications equipment and the construction of the car pad was invaluable to the accomplishment, and we are immensely grateful for your willingness to help.”
He added, “Sir, I want to notify you that NCAA has defined situations for the actualisation of the entire industrial struggle operation condition which come with the set up of Software Touchdown Machine to improve the aviation operational capability of the airport and we will be able to rely to your unflinching help.
“Once again, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to our shared passion and goals of development and prosperity for our dear Ekiti State.”