- Airport Work Begins
- Lagos’ MMIA Undergoes Major Renovation
- Keyamo’s Aviation Plan Takes Off
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the start of major reconstruction work at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.
The massive project, which is part of a series of upgrades to Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure, aims to fully rehabilitate and modernize the airport’s Terminal One.
Eko Hot Blog reports that this development follows the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) recent approval of over ₦900 billion for the aviation sector.
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The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, announced the massive funding, stating that the MMIA project would involve stripping the terminal down to its core structure and rebuilding all its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Due to the ongoing work, FAAN has issued a travel advisory, urging all passengers to prepare for potential disruptions. The authority advises travellers to set out for the airport early to avoid missing their flights and to follow all traffic instructions around the airport.
Additionally, FAAN has requested that only passengers visit the airport during the reconstruction period to help manage space and congestion.
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