By The Nation,Yinka Adeniran

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There are indications that President Bola Tinubu will be in Ibadan on Friday for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

An advance team from the Presidency landed at the newly upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport at exactly 9:14 a.m., drawing excitement from those present.

The flight, which preceded the President’s expected arrival on Friday, September 26, 2025, marked the airport’s first operation since its closure in March for an upgrade to international standards.

The successful landing highlighted the airport’s readiness to handle high-profile flights, setting a positive precedent for future arrivals and departures.

Recall that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, had in September 2024, performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the airport upgrade.

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Makinde had said at the event that the project, when completed, would connect the state to the global market.

The governor had also noted that, “The upgrade of the airport is expected to enhance air travel operations and provide a reliable transportation network for both business and leisure travelers, positioning the state for economic growth and development.”

Earlier, the Makinde administration had upgraded the airport’s VIP lounge and provided a fire truck.

It also installed a 500,000-litre aviation fuel storage and dispensing facility.