Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the federal government will embark on complete overhaul of the old terminal at the Muritala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
The minister in a statement issued Friday by the Head of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi said, 60 per cent revenue of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) comes from Lagos and as such the new terminal should be used optimally.
Speaking during the facility visit of the Lagos Airport, Keyamo noted that the new terminal has 60 check-in points and could accommodate much traffic.
He expressed the federal government’s desire to optimize the generating capacity of FAAN.
The minister stated: “60 per cent revenue of FAAN comes from Lagos and as such the new terminal should be used optimally. He said the new terminal has 60 check-in points and can accommodate much traffic.
“The old terminal should undergo a complete overhaul, the central cooling system is not working, and a lot of dilapidation needs to be fixed. All airlines in the old terminal should move their check-in counters to the new terminal within three months.”
On concessioning of the airports and Nigeria air project, the minister said all would be put on hold until he briefs Mr. President on his findings.
Keyamo stressed that in as much as he is willing to protect the local airlines, he expects them to be more efficient and effective, noting that issues of flight cancellation and delays will be looked into and laws enforced where necessary.
He further directed the removal of unserviceable aircraft by the owners for expansion of Apron.
To give space for the expansion of the new terminal to accommodate bigger aircraft, Keyamo said he will discuss with owners of private hangers within the space for possible relocation of their hangers.
