Nigeria Plans Demolition two private jet terminals/aircraft hangars worth billions of Naira to facilitate the expansion of the recently inaugurated international terminal at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The move aims to address concerns over the inadequacy of the new terminal’s apron size to accommodate large international aircraft.
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, revealed this plan during an inspection of facilities at the Lagos airport. He emphasized that the existing private jet terminals were obstructing the expansion of the airport’s apron to accommodate jumbo planes on international routes. Over 22 private jets owned by prominent individuals and organizations will need to be relocated before the facilities are demolished.
The affected private jet terminals are owned by Dominion Air, a subsidiary of Living Faith World Outreach (Winners Chapel), and Evergreen Hangar, operated by a private company. Keyamo emphasized the need for an improved travel experience for passengers at the airport and stated that the old international terminal would be closed by October 1. Over 25 foreign airlines operating from the old terminal will be moved to the new international terminal.
Keyamo explained, “We have to find a way to use the new terminal. Like in many other countries, we have to get emergency procurement to buy big buses and move passengers to where the big planes can stop for both arrivals and departures so that Nigerians can have some form of comfort.”
The long-term plan involves building avio-bridges for larger aircraft, necessitating the relocation of private hangars for public purposes. However, this decision has stirred concerns, as the private jet hangars are currently occupied by private jets belonging to Winners Chapel, GTBank, Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Church of God, and several business figures.
Keyamo’s announcement follows a similar statement made by his predecessor, Hadi Sirika, who also called for the demolition of the private jet terminals to make way for the expansion of the new international terminal. However, this plan was not executed during Sirika’s term due to litigation concerns.
There are reports suggesting that Nigeria Plans Demolition the government may have to pay around N5 billion in compensation if it proceeds with the demolition of the hangars and other buildings behind the new MMIA terminal. The current status of litigation or agreements between the Federal Government and hangar owners remains unclear.
The primary objective of the government’s plan is to improve the overall traveling experience for passengers using the airport. Keyamo noted, “The major complaint of Nigerians or foreigners coming into the country has been about the old terminal. That terminal is an eyesore.”
While some stakeholders support the expansion plan, others have raised concerns about the design of the new terminal and the readiness to accommodate large aircraft. The government aims to address these issues and enhance airport functionality for the benefit of travelers.
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