VIDEO: KEYAMO UNVEILS PLANS FOR COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF LAGOS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has announced a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, including a complete overhaul of the ageing Terminal One and an expansion of the newer Terminal Two.
In a detailed statement shared on social media, Keyamo explained that the Federal Executive Council has approved sweeping infrastructural upgrades aimed at transforming MMIA into a world-class aviation facility.
Terminal One, the original structure built in 1979 under the Obasanjo military regime, will be stripped down to its core and completely redesigned to meet modern international standards. “Both Wing D and Wing E will be affected,” Keyamo said, describing the current state of the terminal as “totally decrepit” due to years of neglect and overwhelming traffic growth.
For Terminal Two completed under President Buhari’s administration and made operational in President Tinubu’s first month in office the government plans to expand the terminal and its aircraft parking apron to accommodate more and larger aircraft.
“We are also constructing two new independent ring roads for departure and arrival, and a bridge that takes travellers directly to the upper floor of Terminal Two’s departure lounge,” Keyamo revealed, describing the changes as corrections to previous design flaws.
The minister emphasized that the entire project will be funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, not through external loans. He highlighted the importance of transparency and public engagement, promising regular tours for journalists, civil society groups, and lawmakers to monitor progress.
Keyamo also said smart airport solutions would be introduced to ensure MMIA can compete with top airports globally. A video illustrating the proposed redesigns was shared alongside the announcement for further public clarity.
He further disclosed that while Nigeria now boasts new terminals in Kano, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, these remain underutilised, operating at less than 30% capacity due to low traffic.
The redevelopment, he concluded, is part of a broader effort to modernize Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure and restore pride in its national gateways.
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