Aviation SAFETY  Round Table Initiative has reeled out eleven points communiqué at the end of its Quarter one Buisness Breakfast Meeting which took place at Golfview Hotel,Ikeja Lagos.

The event has as its THEME: Building MMIA Into A Safe & Economically Viable Hub.The Keynote Speaker , Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

In the communiqué,participants agreed that attention should be given to basic elements for emergence of a hub status in line with globally accepted standards and practices starting with immediate provision of transit facilities at MMIA.

In addition, two to three strong Nigerian airlines should become National Flag Carriers so as to boost passenger and cargo traffic.

There is a need to adopt technology to enhance passenger experience, develop modern cargo terminals and cold-chain systems at the airports

Participants posited that,there is need to  position Nigeria as an Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) hub to unlock greater value in the aviation supply chain.

Furthermore, should be  high-level engagements for monorail development at MMIA for terminal connectivity

There should be an upgrade of airfield lighting on Runways 18L/36R and key taxiways to Category II LED standards

Contributors during the meeting are in favour of  deployment of the advanced Airport Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS) and im

mplementation of Access Control systems are required

There is required, an expansion of apron and aircraft parking stands by relocating two hangars obstructing wide-body aircraft operations

They advised that there is need to install multiple Avio bridges for simultaneous aircraft turnaround

Stakeholders advocate that FAAN need to upgrade cargo terminal facilities and integrate air cargo logistics systems.

Guests noted that there is a need for stakeholder inclusive engagement in the current modernization of the MMIA from design to execution