Fact-Check: Is this truly the view from Gateway Airport, Abeokuta?
Claim: A post by Dr Penking alleges that the image shows the surrounding view of Gateway International Airport, suggesting a stark contrast between the airport and a nearby slum.
Verdict: Misleading
Full Text
On the 8th of April, 2026, an image with a text caption was found circulating on social media, showing the surroundings of the newly built Gateway International Airport in Ogun State and revealing that it was constructed around a shantytown.
According to the post, the tweep said that it is a view of the Gateway Airport in Abeokuta.
The Gateway International Agro Cargo International Airport is a major infrastructure project initiated by the Ogun State Government to boost economic development, logistics, and regional connectivity and was commissioned on the 4th of April, 2026.
Since its development, the airport has attracted public attention, especially on social media, where users like Dr Penking post quotes such as “The view from Gateway Airport Abeokuta makes me want to puke.”
Screenshot from the X handle
However, the post has gained traction with 48 comments, 17 retweets, 86 likes and 19.4 k views at the time of this report and has generated several reactions here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
NDRFactcheck views that the viral image appears to be driven by broader public concerns about governance, infrastructure development, and perceived inequality, making it important to verify the accuracy of the claim.
What We Found
In a video found on Television Continental (TVC), after carefully watching all the broadcasts with aerial views of the airport, there was never such a thing.
Deployment of an Artificial Intelligence Tool for Images
We employ the use of the HiveModeration tool deepfake detector for checking pictures, videos, or audio. The result revealed that the percentage of the image to be AI-generated is 4.8%.
Screenshot from the analysis from Hivemoderation
Further analysis using the ISFAKEAI tool for identifying AI-generated content was able to analyse the image to be 99%.
Frame 1: Shows the manipulated area to be the red-lighted one.
Frame: 2 The analysis shows that 60–100%, showing there is a high chance the image is AI-generated, and also it highlights the important parts of the image using colours. , the red areas show parts the AI focused on the most.
Conclusion
These findings indicate that the image is misleading and likely manipulated, and it should not be relied upon as an accurate depiction of the airport’s environment.
