FAAN relocates airlines, others to new terminal at MMIA after fire incident
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced relocation of airlines and other service providers to the new terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
In a statement signed by Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, the Authority said the relocation comes on the heels of a fire incident that affected the old terminal of the airport.
“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has redirected processing of passengers through the New International Terminal, effective immediately.
“The expedited relocation to the New International Terminal at MMIA was deemed necessary due to the unfortunate fire incident that occurred at the International Terminal 1 yesterday.
“The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, during his maiden visit to Lagos airport had directed the FAAN to relocate airlines to the New International Terminal for the shutdown of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 1 by 1st October, 2023 with a view to improving passenger experience and for total overhaul of the terminal.
“We intend to make this movement as seamless as possible but appeal to all travellers to please be at the airport early enough to complete their check-in formalities on time in order not to miss their flight,” said FAAN.
