Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, reiterated his determination to upgrade dilapidated facilities at the Ibadan Airport to assume international standards.
He stated this during the inaugural flight of Air Peace Airline at the Alakia Ibadan Airport, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The governor also commissioned the Airport Protocol Lounge to be rehabilitated by the state government.
Makinde said the facility would enable airline operators to use Ibadan as their operational base and also ensure that the airport serves as an immediate alternative to the Lagos Airport in case of weather or other challenges.
He expressed optimism that the commencement of air flight operations by Air Peace Airline at Ibadan would further boost the economy of the state.