Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo has confirmed that an airstrip has been approved for Bishop David Oyedepo’s Canaanland in Ota, Ogun State.
Mr Keyamo confirmed the development through his media aide Tunde Moshood who was contacted according to a PUNCH report on Tuesday.
“Yes, the minister approved the airstrip. It is a private airstrip and the minister approved it, that I can confirm,” he said.
In a viral video, Oyedepo told members of his church on Sunday during the special programme to celebrate his 70th birthday at Covenant University Chapel, Canaanland about the airstrip.
According to Oyedepo, this development will enable him to travel directly from the church premises, eliminating the need to fly to the airport first.
He said, “I am sure you will be glad to know that the Federal Government has approved an airstrip for Canaanland.
“I won’t need to fly a helicopter to the airport. I can leave from here to wherever I am going. Members with their planes will have where to land and park.”
Oyedepo encouraged his congregation to find their place in God’s plan, citing Covenant University graduates who fly him as examples.
