MMIA Temporary Terminal 90% Complete, Set to Process 1,500 Passengers
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that the Temporary Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, is now more than 90 per cent complete and will be operational within weeks.
Covering 8,000 square metres, the facility is designed to process up to 1,500 departing passengers at peak periods and will serve five to six airlines on departure-only operations during the rehabilitation of the ageing international terminal.
FAAN Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of the project alongside engineers and consultants. She explained that the intervention had become unavoidable, stressing that the existing terminal had exceeded its functional lifespan.
“Murtala Muhammed Terminal One has been operational for over 48 years, with no major improvement or comprehensive rehabilitation in that time.
“This upgrade is not only necessary but urgent if we are to meet the demands of modern air travel and the expectations of today’s passengers”, she said.
Kuku noted that the Temporary Terminal was designed to minimise disruption while enabling a full-scale modernisation of airport infrastructure. She emphasised that passenger comfort and seamless experience remain FAAN’s utmost priority throughout the upgrade.
The rehabilitation project is being executed in phases, beginning with the complete remodelling of Terminal One, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and systems upgrades, followed by the extension of Terminal Two with an expanded finger and apron to support growing aircraft movements and passenger volumes.
She added that the project enjoys strong political backing, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prioritising the rehabilitation due to Lagos’ strategic importance as Nigeria’s premier gateway. Beyond the terminal structure itself, FAAN has delivered complementary facilities to support operations, including a dedicated car park, a temporary arrival and passenger pick-up area, and improved access routes to ease congestion. Accessibility has also been integrated into the design, with provisions for passengers with reduced mobility, the elderly, and children.
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