Minister,  of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo   has set up a task force to resolve challenges in relocating from the old Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport to the new one.

  Members members of the task force are:

I. Engineer Hassan Musa, (Retired permanent Secretary  and ex-Director,  Department of Air Transport Management (Team Leader)

II. Adebayo Oladipo General Manager Aerodrome  NCAA

III. Mr. Collins Mukoro (SA to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development)

IV. Mrs. Uyoyou Edhekpo (SA to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development)

V. Mr. Henry Agbebire (SA to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development).

 Recall that during the Minister’s inspection of the Lagos Airport on Thursday 31st August 2023, he had given a deadline of October, 1 2023 for the relocation.

. However, the management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had to fast track the implementation of this directive in response to the recent fire outbreak which raised safety concerns and affected passengers’ movements.

 The Minister appeals to   passengers and other stakeholders to be patient adding that  the inconvenience will soon be resolved.

According to the Minister,   objective of the  task force are:

I. Resolve Passenger Concerns. The task force will work diligently towards resolving all concerns raised by passengers regarding congestion, discomfort, and related issues stemming from terminal relocation.

“We are committed to ensuring that every passenger’s complain is heard and addressed promptly.”

II. Minimize Discomfort: Our focus dwells on minimizing any form of discomfort during this transition period. Efforts will be made in streamlining processes at both terminals while closely monitoring operations 24/7. Measures such as enhanced signage, dedicated support staff, improved communication channels will be implemented proactively.

III. Effective Public Communication: We pledge transparency throughout this process by providing regular updates on progress made in addressing concerns arising from airline relocations.

FAAN aims at improving public relations strategies through various channels including online platforms and customer service helplines so that the Airport users have first hand  information about developments

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 The Minister  regrets  the inconvenience caused by the movement and assures   travelers that the Government  is fully committed to resolving the issues.