The Digest:
Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo defends the N712 billion renovation plan for Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The overhaul aims to modernise the aging Terminal One and expand Terminal Two, improving passenger experience and boosting Nigeria's aviation infrastructure.
Key Points :
- N712bn allocated to modernise Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
- Focus on rehabilitating Terminal One, built in 1979, and expanding Terminal Two.
- New independent ring roads and smart technology features were introduced.
- Expansion will accommodate more aircraft, including wide-body jets.
- Renovations funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund.
- Work will proceed without external loans, ensuring no debt burden.
- Minister Keyamo ensures transparency through routine public monitoring.
Keyamo's ambitious N712 billion plan for Lagos’ MMIA aims to elevate the facility to global standards, with smart solutions and expanded capacity. This major overhaul seeks to meet surging passenger demands and solidify Nigeria’s role in international aviation.
Sources: Channels TV, Vanguard, The Guardian
