“It’s a Private Design”: Keyamo Gives Reason Tinubu Approved Airstrip for Oyedepo's Canaanland

• In an exclusive interview, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed the approval of an airstrip for Bishop David Oyedepo Caananland
• He disclosed that according to the law, anyone can get an airstrip as long as the conditions are met
• Oga Keyamo also explained that the airstrip was not just approved as Oyedepo followed due process and all the technicalities were checked

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The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed the approval of an airstrip for Cannanland, the property known to be housing the Living Faith Church in the Ota area of Ogun state.

The founder of the church, also known as Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo, was seen in a short video celebrating the development and informing the congregation of the latest government approval.

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Oyedepo announced this during the Tehillah Night Special Edition at the Covenant University Chapel, Canaanland, on Sunday, October 6.

The Tehillah Night special edition was a special thanksgiving programme held in honour of the clergyman, who recently marked his 70th birthday in September.

Why Festus Keyamo approved Canaanland airstrip

Reacting, Keyamo's media aide, Tunde Moshood, confirmed this development on Tuesday, October 8, saying the minister approved the airstrip.

“Yes, the minister approved the airstrip. It is a private airstrip and the minister approved it, that I can confirm.”

In an exclusive interview with BBC Pidgin, Keyamo said Oyedepo followed due process. He added that they checked the environment and the ground to see if they were strong enough to hold an aircraft before they gave their approval. They also checked other things for safety.

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Keyamo added:

"I approved it, he followed the powers bestowed upon the minister of aviation. When they brought the paper, I looked at it; Oyedepo has plenty members, he looks like someone who is serious."

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Why Oyedepo's church is super successful

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Bishop Oyedepo had shared why his church was super successful.

Oyedepo's Living Faith Church is one of Nigeria's biggest Christian congregations, boasting over 20 million members worldwide.

During a recent church service, the famous Nigerian clergyman explained to his congregation that the Living Faith Church was thriving and prosperous because it gives freely. Pastor Oyedepo revealed that the years of investing in humanitarian purposes were the secret behind the church's growth and global acceptance.

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