The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has set up a five-member task force team to relocate the international airlines at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) to the new Terminal.
The relocation of the international airlines was necessitated by the recent fire outbreak at the old international terminal in Lagos.
TheHintsNews reports that the minister had during his inspection of the Lagos Airport gave deadline of October, 1 2023 for the relocation.
However, the management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had to fast track the implementation of the directive in response to the recent fire outbreak which raised safety concerns and affected passengers’ movements.
Keyamo, in a statement issued Saturday by the Head of Press, Oluseyo Odetayo included three of his Special Advisers has members of the task force. They are: Mr. Collins Mukoro, Mrs. Uyoyou Edhekpo, and Mr. Henry Agbebire.
Others are: Hassan Musa, (Retired Permanent Secretary and ex-Dir of Department of Air Transport Management (Team Leader), Adebayo Oladipo, General Manager Aerodrome (NCAA).
Keyamo said: “The primary objective of this task force is threefold: Resolve Passenger Concerns. The task force will work diligently towards resolving all concerns raised by passengers regarding congestion, discomfort, and related issues stemming from terminal relocation.
“We are committed to ensuring that every passenger’s voice is heard and addressed promptly. Minimize Discomfort: Our focus dwells on minimizing any form of discomfort during this transition period.
“Efforts will be made in streamlining processes at both terminals while closely monitoring operations 24/7. Measures such as enhanced signage, dedicated support staff, improved communication channels will be implemented proactively.
“Effective Public Communication: We pledge transparency throughout this process by providing regular updates on progress made in addressing concerns arising from airline relocations.”
The minister urged all passengers and other stakeholders to be patient, saying all the inconveniences caused will soon be resolved