The Federal Government has disclosed further details on its N712.26 billion plan to upgrade Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), particularly Terminal One, which will be completely rebuilt.
Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus Keyamo, revealed the plans in a Sunday statement on his official X account.
This comes after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved N987 billion for airport infrastructure across the country, with Lagos receiving the highest share.
Per Keyamo, the 45-year-old Terminal One building—housing Wings D and E—will be stripped down to its core structure and redesigned to meet global standards. Years of overuse and neglect have left the building outdated.
The plan also includes an expansion of Terminal Two, upgrades to the aircraft apron for wide-body planes, and construction of new dual ring roads for arrival and departure traffic. Additionally, a new bridge will provide direct access to the departure lounge’s upper floor, reducing congestion.
“To further enunciate our plans for the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, let me further clarify the approval we secured from the Federal Executive Council Meeting last week,” he wrote.
He explained, “Due to years of neglect & because the traffic over time quadrupled beyond its capacity, the building & facilities at Terminal One became totally decrepit. We have been engaged in some patch jobs over the years just to make it a bit presentable…”
Keyamo emphasised that the terminal overhaul will feature smart airport technologies, transforming MMIA into a modern hub.
The project will be funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, sourced from savings following fuel subsidy removal, without reliance on external loans.
To ensure accountability, Keyamo pledged regular site visits for media, lawmakers, civil society, and the general public throughout the 22-month construction period.
He also highlighted that other recently built terminals in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano are underutilised, whereas Lagos’ high traffic volume justifies the urgency for a revamp.
