The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its intention to address the recurring issues of flight delays and cancellations by implementing stricter regulations.
- Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the commitment during a recent visit to Lagos’s Murtala Mohammed International Airport.
- The government aims to protect local airlines while also urging them to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in providing services to passengers.
- Keyamo emphasized that the government will thoroughly investigate the causes of flight cancellations and delays and enforce relevant laws to ensure accountability.
- Lagos plays a significant role in generating revenue for the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), with 60% of FAAN’s revenue coming from the city.
- The new terminal at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, equipped with 60 check-in points, is capable of handling a substantial volume of air traffic.
- To optimize revenue generation, airlines operating in the old terminal have been directed to relocate their check-in counters to the new terminal. Additionally, the government has called for the removal of unserviceable aircraft to create space for apron expansion.