A group of FAAN concessionaires along Airport Road in Ibadan have staged a peaceful protest over the ongoing perimeter fencing project linked to the upgrade of the Ibadan airport to international status.
The demonstrators carried placards with messages such as “OUR GOVERNOR PLEASE DON’T NAKED US” and “OUR GOVERNOR YOU ARE OUR LAST HOPE,” urging Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene.
Speaking on behalf of the concessionaires, Alhaji Tirimisiyu Banji expressed deep concerns about the potential impact of the fence on private investments in the area.
He noted that several ongoing developments, valued in billions of naira, could be adversely affected by the current design of the fencing project.
According to him, previous engagements with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had suggested that the fence would consist of two to three blocks topped with wire mesh, allowing visibility and continued access to the properties.
However, the concessionaires now fear that the construction may completely obstruct access and visibility to their farms and facilities.
Another protester, Mr. Alabi Oluseye, acknowledged the infrastructural progress under Governor Makinde’s administration but called for improved communication with affected stakeholders.
He emphasized the need for a solution that protects both public infrastructure and private investments.
