The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says reconstruction works have begun at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
In a travel advisory on Friday, FAAN advised passengers to allow more time for their trips.
“To ensure a smooth travel experience, we kindly request that passengers leave early for the airport to avoid missing flights, obey all traffic instructions to aid traffic flow, park vehicles properly in designated car park areas,” the agency said.
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FAAN also urged that only travellers come to the airport during the reconstruction period due to limited space. “We appreciate your cooperation and understanding,” it added.
On August 1, the federal executive council (FEC) approved over N900 billion in aviation infrastructure contracts, including the full rehabilitation, upgrade and modernisation of MMIA’s terminal one.
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation, said the Lagos project will “strip the terminal down to its basic structure and rebuild all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.” He put the cost at N712.25 billion, with a 22-month completion timeline.
