Lagos plans to begin construction of the proposed Epe International Airport in 2027, with the project framed as a driver for jobs, trade, investment and development in the Lekki–Epe corridor. Legit.ng reports the state is moving toward the 2027 start date and highlights expected economic benefits.
Multiple outlets also emphasize the political support around the announcement. The Punch and Vanguard both report that the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) backs the 2027 commencement. Vanguard adds that the party attributes progress to a series of APC administrations, while Legit.ng notes APC messaging focused on community benefits and proposes the airport be named for Tinubu.
Across the reports, the core shared point is the planned 2027 take-off date for the airport. Differences are mainly in how each outlet frames the APC’s role and which details—such as proposed naming or which administrations the party credits—are selected for prominence.
