Stakeholders urge strategic planning for MMIA N712bn upgrade
Aviation industry stakeholders have gathered in Lagos to discuss the N712bn refurbishment of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The meeting, organized by the Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative, brought together key figures to set expectations for the project. Ademola Onitiju and Olubunmi Kuku highlighted the need for efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness. Participants emphasized that the upgrade should transform the airport into a major regional hub and boost Nigeria’s aviation sector.
TLDR
- The N712bn MMIA refurbishment is funded by the presidential Renewed Hope Infrastructural Development Funds.
- Stakeholders criticized the project’s cost but agreed on the need for strategic planning and private sector involvement.
- Ademola Onitiju called for a globally competitive airport capable of handling 30 million passengers and connecting over 100 cities.
- Olubunmi Kuku outlined FAAN’s dual-hub strategy, with Lagos and Abuja airports at its core.
- Calls were made for sustainable aviation practices, regulatory compliance, and investment-friendly policies to ensure long-term sector growth.
