Kogi Govt Begins Compensation for Airport Land Owners in Zariagi, Irepeni April 1

Kogi State Government to commence compensation payments for landowners affected by airport project in Zariagi, Kabba Junction, and Irepeni from April 1, 2026.

The Kogi State Government, through its Bureau of Lands, has announced the commencement of compensation payments to residents of Zariagi, Kabba Junction, and Irepeni communities whose lands were acquired for the proposed airport project.

According to the notice, the exercise will begin on April 1, 2026, and will be held daily at the conference room of the Kogi State Bureau of Lands, starting at 10:00 a.m.

The government stated that the compensation is targeted at affected landowners, particularly farmers whose lands were assessed and acquired for the development of the airport. Beneficiaries have been invited to appear for verification and payment as scheduled.

To facilitate the process, all eligible individuals are required to present two recent passport photographs along with a valid means of identification, such as a National Identity Card, Permanent Voter’s Card, or Driver’s License.

The initiative forms part of the state government’s efforts to ensure due compensation for communities impacted by the airport development project, while advancing infrastructure growth in the state.