Kinshasa, September 26, 2024 – The launch of construction work on the modern Lodja airport in Sankuru province in central Democratic Republic of Congo was officially announced at a strategic meeting in Kinshasa, marking the beginning of a new era of development for the region. This ambitious initiative is a major milestone in the process of opening up the province and opens up promising prospects for its economic future.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Minière de Bakwanga (MIBA), Jean Charles Okoto Lolakombe, stressed the importance of this project and called for the mobilization of all stakeholders, including notables, national elected officials and senators, as well as civil society, to support this transformative initiative. The construction of the modern Lodja airport has a dual dimension: not only will it allow the establishment of quality air infrastructure, but it will also contribute to strengthening regional connectivity and boosting economic exchanges.
The choice of ADI CONSTRUCTION to carry out this project demonstrates the commitment to excellence and quality. During the construction period, air activities will be temporarily relocated to the Tshumbe aerodrome, thus ensuring the continuity of air services for the population of the region.
This major project is part of the resolutions of the Sino-Congolese Forum held in Mbuji-Mayi last August, thus marking the realization of strategic partnerships between the DRC and China. The mobilization of Chinese investors, Congolese entrepreneurs, local authorities and civil society demonstrates the strategic importance of this project for the socio-economic development of the region.
The funding already available for the construction of Lodja airport attests to the authorities’ desire to quickly complete this crucial project. This initiative is also part of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s efforts to modernize the country’s infrastructure and stimulate economic growth.
In conclusion, the construction of the modern Lodja airport represents a unique opportunity to stimulate the socio-economic development of the province of Sankuru and strengthen its integration into the national and regional economy. This ambitious project embodies the vision of a prosperous and promising future for the region, driven by a dynamic of partnership, innovation and progress.