Aviation ministry budget drops despite new projects
The Federal Government has reduced the Ministry of Aviation’s budget, even as calls for more infrastructure persist. The new allocation is lower than the previous year but higher than two years ago. Major funds are set aside for airport upgrades, Wi-Fi, and other improvements. Ado Sanusi of Aero Contractors has called for genuine reforms beyond policy changes.
TLDR
- The Ministry of Aviation received N87.3bn in the 2026 budget, a decrease from N105.9bn in 2025 but higher than N63.3bn in 2024.
- N33.9bn is allocated for airport infrastructure upgrades, including terminal buildings, runways, and fencing.
- The government plans to install Wi-Fi at select airports for N800m and water-cooling chillers at Lagos and Abuja airports for N500m.
- Additional projects include runway repairs, airfield lighting, perimeter fencing, and rehabilitation of airstrips across several states.
- Ado Sanusi urged the government to implement comprehensive reforms, stating that policies alone are not enough to address the sector’s challenges.
