The Federal Government of Nigeria has greenlit a ₦712 billion renovation project for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, the country’s busiest air travel hub.
Announced by Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the renovation will involve stripping the current terminal to its structural frame and rebuilding it with modern airport systems.
The project includes:
A new apron (aircraft parking area)
Access roads and bridges
Support facilities for operational efficiency
Construction is expected to take 22 months, with a complete modernization plan aimed at restoring MMIA’s reputation as a global gateway into Nigeria.
While the project has been welcomed by some, it also sparked mixed reactions online:
“Ebute Meta railway station looks better than MMIA,” one user said.
Another joked, “Now that you called them out, Festus Keyamo will do the needful.”
A common sentiment: “The smell that welcomes you at MMIA is unforgettable.”
Some compared it to global standards, saying: “Go to Dubai and see what we call airports. Ours are glorified dustbins.”
The government hopes the overhaul will finally address years of criticism and bring MMIA in line with international aviation standards.
