Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, approved the construction of an airstrip at Canaanland, the church’s property in Ota, Ogun State.
The church founder, Bishop David Oyedepo, first shared the news in a viral video.
He made the announcement at the Tehillah Night Special Edition in Covenant University Chapel on Sunday.
When asked, Keyamo’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, confirmed that the minister said yes to the airstrip.
“Yes, the minister approved the airstrip. It is a private airstrip and the minister approved it, that I can confirm.”
Oyedepo says this will let him travel straight from the church, no need to fly to the airport.
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.”
The airstrip is there to help worshippers and visitors get around, especially during the church’s big programs that bring in lots of people from around the world.