FIC Report (Lagos State) – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the temporary terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos State, is close to completion as part of the intervention to sustain international flight operations during the planned rehabilitation of the ageing Terminal One.
The facility, covering about 8,000 square metres, is close to completion and it will resume its operations within few weeks.
According to FAAN the temporary structure is designed to accommodate up to 1,500 departing passengers during peak periods.
The terminal will initially serve between five and six airlines on departure-only operations and is equipped with full passenger processing facilities, including check-in counters, security screening points and three boarding gates.
The authority highlighted that the intervention is aimed at preventing disruptions to international travel once Terminal One is shut down for comprehensive reconstruction.
The Managing Director of FAAN Olubunmi Kuku, said the rehabilitation of the old terminal had become unavoidable because the structure has been in continuous use for nearly five decades without major upgrades.
She explained that the temporary terminal was developed to ensure international flight operations continue while extensive reconstruction work is been carried out on the main terminal.
Ms Kuku added that FAAN adopted a phased implementation strategy to avoid a complete shutdown of international airport activities.
Under the arrangement, the first phase involves the full rehabilitation of Terminal One, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil works, while the second phase will focus on the expansion of Terminal Two to increase passenger handling capacity.
She said the project has received federal government backing because of Lagos’ strategic role as Nigeria’s main international aviation hub.
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29th January,2026.
