Former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, don show political loyalty and grassroots strength as he mobilize supporters to welcome President Bola Tinubu for the inauguration of Gateway International Cargo Airport for Ogun State.
The mobilization wey draw participation from grassroots supporters for key communities, political observers dey see am as strategic signal of alignment with the President leadership and reform agenda ahead of 2027 electoral cycle.
Lemo, wey dey present among top national and state dignitaries for the high-profile event, praise Tinubu for supporting realization of the Airport project. He describe am as transformative economic asset for Ogun State and Nigeria.
“This project represent progress, opportunity, and new economic pathway for our people,” Lemo talk. “E go create jobs, boost commerce and position Ogun as strategic hub for investment.”
He praise Governor Dapo Abiodun for what he describe as visionary leadership, while he also acknowledge past administrations for laying the groundwork wey make the project possible.
“Governor Dapo Abiodun deserve commendation for him commitment to legacy infrastructure,” Lemo add. “We must also recognise contributions of past leaders whose foundations don make these interventions achievable.”
Reaffirming him support for the President, Lemo describe Tinubu reforms as bold and necessary. He express confidence say dem go deliver long-term economic transformation for the country.
“Mr. President reform agenda require courage and consistency,” Lemo yarn. “Nigeria for sustainable growth and prosperity.”
Lemo actions for the event fortify him emergence as loyal political ally of the President and disciplined stakeholder for the ruling party. E dey position himself as credible force for Ogun evolving political landscape.
Him strategic presence and mobilization effort dey also see as part of broader positioning ahead of 2027 governorship race. Alignment with national leadership and grassroots acceptance na critical factors for that race.
Lemo also appreciate him supporters and the people for their orderly conduct and cooperation during the President visit. “Ogun State for their peaceful and respectful conduct,” he talk. “Your cooperation reflect the true character of our state.”
Inauguration of Gateway International Cargo Airport go significantly enhance logistics, trade and industrial development for Ogun. E go further reinforce Ogun position within Nigeria economic corridor.
A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and 2027 governorship aspirant for Ogun State under the All Progressives Congress, Dr Tunde Lemo, don commend President Bola Tinubu for providing necessary support to states to advance economic growth and prosperity across the country.
Lemo also praise Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for ensuring successful completion of the Gateway International Airport for Ilisan Remo, as well as launch of the state airline with two newly acquired aircraft.
The former CBN deputy governor describe the cargo airport as game-changer wey fit redefine the state economy by boosting its Gross Domestic Product and positively impacting its Internally Generated Revenue.
Lemo, wey mobilize him supporters across the state to give Tinubu rousing welcome during the inauguration of the cargo airport on Saturday, talk say the President deserve continued support beyond 2027 to consolidate ongoing reforms.
He commend Tinubu for supporting realization of the airport project, describing am as transformative economic asset for Ogun State and Nigeria.
“This project represent progress, opportunity, and new economic pathway for our people,” Lemo talk again. “E go create jobs, boost commerce, and position Ogun as strategic hub for investment.”
He further praise Abiodun for what he describe as visionary leadership, while also acknowledging previous administrations for laying the groundwork wey make the project possible.
“This na remarkable achievement, not only because we now get airport wey go facilitate passenger transportation, but also because e go boost export businesses, wey highly needed to strengthen our economy and increase foreign earnings,” Lemo explain.
“The cargo airport go dey used to export agricultural products, and that na major advantage because e go help boost the GDP. With success of this project, Ogun fit rank among top three states in terms of Internally Generated Revenue within next five years,” he state.
“Governor Dapo Abiodun deserve commendation for him commitment to legacy infrastructure. We must also recognise contributions of past leaders whose foundations don make these strides achievable,” he add.
Reaffirming him support for the President, Lemo describe Tinubu ongoing reforms as bold and necessary. He express confidence say dem go deliver long-term economic transformation for the country.
“Mr President reform agenda require courage and consistency,” Lemo talk. “Nigeria for sustainable growth and prosperity.”
Lemo also appreciate him supporters and people of Ogun State for their orderly conduct and cooperation during the President visit. “Ogun State for their peaceful and respectful conduct,” he add. “Your cooperation reflect true character of our state.”
The Nation former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, don commend President Bola Tinubu for supporting full realization and commissioning of Gateway International Cargo Airport for Ogun State.
Lemo, wey mobilize supporters to receive the President for the airport complex, praise Tinubu role in bringing the project to fruition. He describe am as major boost to Ogun State economy and country at large.
The former banker, wey recently declare him governorship ambition on platform of All Progressives Congress, talk shortly after the commissioning. He also laud Governor Dapo Abiodun for what he describe as “visionary leadership,” while acknowledging previous administrations for laying groundwork for project completion.
“This project represent progress, opportunity, and new economic pathway for our people,” Lemo yarn. “E go create jobs, boost commerce, and position Ogun as strategic hub for investment.”
“Governor Dapo Abiodun deserve commendation for him commitment to legacy infrastructure. We must also recognise contributions of past leaders whose foundations don make these strides achievable,” Lemo talk.
He further describe Tinubu economic reforms as bold but necessary. He express confidence in their long-term impact.
“Mr. President reform agenda require courage and consistency,” he state. “Nigeria for sustainable growth and prosperity.”
He conclude by thanking supporters and residents of Ogun State for their orderly conduct during President visit. “Ogun State for their peaceful and respectful conduct,” he talk. “Your cooperation reflect true character of our state.”
Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, don assert say newly commissioned Gateway International Airport for Iperu go propel Ogun State to top of national Internally Generated Revenue rankings or be among top three within next five years.
Lemo talk this on Saturday during commissioning of the airport and inspection of several projects by President Bola Tinubu.
Recall say airport wey Ogun State government construct, na to serve as major cargo hub and passenger alternative to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for Lagos.
According to President Tinubu, the airport project dey integrated with independent energy and gas investments in addition to other programs designed to impact all societal levels.
Speaking at the event, Lemo also commend Tinubu for supporting realization of the project. He describe am as transformative economic asset for Ogun State and Nigeria.
He talk, “This na remarkable achievement, for me, e no be because e go carry passengers but because e go help export drive. God to export agricultural products and that for me na major takeaway wey go help boost export and GDP of Ogun State.”
“My expectation na say with this achievement, Ogun State should take over as one of top 3 if not the best in terms of IGR generation for next five years.”
The governorship aspirants under All Progressive Congress, APC, also extend appreciation to him supporters and people of Ogun State for their orderly conduct and cooperation during President visit.
“Ogun State for their peaceful and respectful conduct,” he add. “Your cooperation reflect true character of our State.”
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