The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a travel advisory urging passengers traveling through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos to arrive early due to the commencement of reconstruction works on the airport’s terminal one.
The agency warned that processing times might be longer than usual, and passengers are advised to allow extra time for their trips to avoid missing flights.
The N712 billion project involved the demolition and rebuilding of the existing terminal facilities into a modern, state-of-the-art edifice.
According to Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the project will strip the terminal down to its basic structure and rebuild all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to meet international standards.
The project is expected to be completed within 22 months.
FAAN also urged that only travelers come to the airport during the reconstruction period due to limited space. “We appreciate your cooperation and understanding,” the agency added.
The reconstruction project will also address technical mistakes in the new terminal, including the issue of departing and arriving passengers using the same access way.
A new elevated road will be constructed to enable passengers traveling out of the country to arrive at the departures floor without mixing with arriving passengers.
On August 1, 2025, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved about N712 billion for the full rehabilitation, upgrade and modernisation of MMIA’s terminal one (the old terminal).
The Minister said the Lagos project would “strip the terminal down to its basic structure and rebuild all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems” and the project is billed to be completed in 22 months.
