- Also, former General Secretary of the Nigerian Union of Air Trans port Employees, Olayinka Abioye, described the rush by governors to build airports as an “aberration and fraudulent”. developmen- He argued that many states ignored more pressing tal challenges while pursuing legacy projects that provide limited economic value. According to aviation analysts, many governors justify airport projects by claiming they will attract investors, stimulate tourism, create jobs, and improve agricultural exports through cargo operations. While these goals appear attractive on paper, the reality often di…