FAAN closes MMIA departure drop-off zone till completion of ongoing projects

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed the regular drop-off zone at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, to allow for the completion of canopy installation works.

In a statement signed by the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, the agency said the closure, which takes effect on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, is temporary, and while it lasts, the drop off zone at the new terminal would be opened to vehicular traffic and passenger facilitation around the area.

“The temporary closure is to allow for the completion of the ongoing canopy installation works at the concourse of the old international building.

“However, to ease vehicular and human facilitation around the area, the Authority has temporarily opened the Drop Off Zone of the new international terminal to serve airport users, while the project would last.

“Also, covered walkways have been put in place to link the old and the new terminal. The Authority will also open the new departure bridge to serve as an exit to motorists,” said FAAN.

The agency also appealed to passengers, airport users, stakeholders, and the general public to comply with directives from security and traffic agents to ensure orderliness.

“While appealing to airport users to bear with us while this project will be completed, we will like to appeal to passengers and other stakeholders to please comply with directives from security and traffic agents that have been deployed to ensure orderliness,” said FAAN.