The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the decision of the federal government to approve the construction of an airstrip at Canaanland, the headquarters of Living Faith Church.
Following a motion on Wednesday by Sulaiman Abubakar Mahmud Gummi, the House resolved to investigate the approval given by the federal government to the church owned by Bishop David Oyedepo to construct an airstrip.
The lawmakers argued that allowing private entities to establish airstrips may facilitate the illegal importation of firearms and hard drugs into the country as well as money laundering issues, which could further alleviate the challenges of insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping facing the country.
The House also urged the Minister of Aviation to cease the issuance of airstrip licenses to private individuals while it also called for the withdrawal of any licenses that have already been granted to private entities and organizations.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed the approval of a private airstrip for Canaanland, the headquarters of the Living Faith Church, located in Ota, Ogun State.
In a short video, Bishop Oyedepo joyfully shared the news of the approval with his congregation during the Tehillah Night Special Edition, a thanksgiving event held at the Covenant University Chapel in Canaanland. The program also served as a celebration of Oyedepo’s 70th birthday, which he recently marked in September.
Speaking to his congregation, Oyedepo expressed excitement over the government’s approval of the airstrip, explaining that it would significantly enhance his travel logistics.
He also noted that the airstrip would accommodate planes owned by church members, providing them with a dedicated space to land and park.
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