The Lagos State Government is considering a collaboration with the Portuguese construction firm Mota-Engil Consortium to build the proposed Lekki-Epe International Airport.
This initiative aims to reduce congestion at Murtala Mohammed International Airport and enhance infrastructure along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, currently on a two-day working visit in Portugal, shared the news through his official X account on Wednesday.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the Lagos State Government is considering Mota-Engil for the Lekki-Epe International Airport project because of the company’s strong track record in delivering significant infrastructure projects across Africa.
Notably, Mota-Engil has successfully completed major projects in Europe, including the Porto International Airport—Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.
“In our drive to attract skilled, trustworthy, and capable foreign investors to support the THEMES+ development agenda, I led a delegation on a two-day working visit to Portugal. Our primary focus was the Mota-Engil Consortium, one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
“During our visit, we toured the Porto International Airport—Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport—constructed by Mota-Engil, which was truly impressive. We also visited their waste management facilities and real estate operations, which provided us with a wealth of knowledge and insight. Mota-Engil has an impressive track record of delivering large infrastructure projects in Africa and this speaks volumes about their capabilities.
“We are focused on potential collaborations for the proposed Lekki-Epe International Airport. This strategic initiative is aimed at alleviating congestion at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport and improving infrastructure along the Lekki-Epe corridor,” Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s tweet read.
The construction of a new airport in the Lekki axis has been a longstanding goal of the Lagos State Government, as the region is identified as one of the state’s four key growth corridors. This development aims to support economic growth and improve connectivity in the area.
According to previous reports, the proposed Lekki International Airport is projected to cost around $450 million for its first phase, with initial plans dating back to 2012.
In 2022, the Lagos State Government secured Federal Government approval for the airport’s construction, which was officially announced by then-Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika during the Lagos Economic Summit at Eko Hotel and Suites.
