Tinubu Administration Approves ₦712 Billion for Complete Overhaul of Lagos International Airport
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its 7th meeting held on Thursday and presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the sum of ₦712.2 billion for the comprehensive renovation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.
According to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the project involves a complete overhaul of the international terminal and associated infrastructure.
He explained that the renovation would involve stripping the terminal down to its structural frame, followed by full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing reconstruction.
“The total rehabilitation would mean… we are going to strip it down to only the carcass, and then do the complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing—everything—to have a brand-new airport,” Keyamo stated.
The project is expected to be completed within 22 months, with a total cost of ₦712,258,565,482.18.
In March 2025, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced the closure of MMIA’s 3.9 km Runway 18R/36L for rehabilitation, just weeks after it had reopened following an 11-month maintenance shutdown.
Earlier, in December 2024, FAAN—working with the United Bank for Africa—carried out refurbishment works on the airport’s E-wing.
The authority also acquired four compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered shuttle buses to improve ground transportation within the airport premises.
The newly approved overhaul is part of broader efforts to upgrade aviation infrastructure across Nigeria.
