I didn’t receive any money for airport upgrade - Makinde replies Wike

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: September 22, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
I didn’t receive any money for airport upgrade - Makinde replies Wike

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has denied reports of receiving money from President Bola Tinubu for airport upgrades. During a North West town hall meeting in Katsina, he responded to claims by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, who stated that the federal government allocated 50 billion naira to the state for the reconstruction of Ibadan airport. Makinde clarified that the airport upgrade is being fully funded by the Oyo State Government.

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