MMIA Service Road Construction Project To Be Delivered In Nine Months

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the road construction project ongoing between the Toll Gate Plaza and Gate 13, known as the Service Road of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos “is expected to be delivered in nine months.”

A statement signed by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection says the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has urged members of the public, especially road users around the airport,  to demonstrate patience with the Authority as it steps up work on some of its operational roads within the airport area.

While expressing satisfaction with the quality and pace of the work during inspection of the road On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Mrs. Kuku asked that road users give the required cooperation to properly and timely construct the 2.4-kilometre road. She also thanked the Lagos State Government for agreeing to collaborate with FAAN on the project.

“This road should have been done years ago, but I am glad that we have started it, and we need the full cooperation of all road users and members of the airport community to complete it on time and to the desired specifications,” she said. “I also want to thank the Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for partnering with us to ensure the speedy completion of this particular project.

“This collaboration is an example of the kind of productive partnerships we are open to encouraging at FAAN for us to make the experience of our passengers as pleasant as possible.

“I also want to thank the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), for his leadership and guidance. His commitment and eye-for-detail have kept us on our toes, and we are glad that he continues to provide oversight on our work.”

The project work includes the complete road reconstruction, drainages on both sides, sidewalks, and streetlights.