By Hosea Parah, Abuja
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria( FAAN) has assured passengers that necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth transition to the new terminal. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport early to avoid any inconvenience.
According to a statement by Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, stated that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo during his maiden visit to Lagos airport had directed the FAAN to relocate airlines to the New International Terminal for the shutdown of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 1 by 1st October, 2023 with a view to improving passenger experience and for total overhaul of the terminal.
The relocation is part of efforts to improve the overall passenger experience and to allow for the complete renovation of Terminal 1 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
“We intend to make this movement as seamless as possible but appeal to all travellers to please be at the airport early enough to complete their check-in formalities on time in order not to miss their flight”, he said