The ongoing infrastructural upgrade at the E-Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport is expected to significantly elevate the quality of services and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a key player in the global aviation industry, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has said.
The Minister who stated this on Friday when he paid a working visit to the airport to inspect ongoing infrastructure upgrade at the E-Wing, also officially launched the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Private Sector Collaboration and Renovation Programme, marking the beginning of broader efforts to enhance airport infrastructure nationwide.
The Minister also craved for private sector collaboration at boosting the nation’s airport infrastructure.
The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, and her team accompanied the minister during the visit.
Keyamo lauded the FAAN Private Sector Collaboration and Renovation Programme as a progressive step toward transforming the nation’s aviation sector.
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He emphasised the importance of sustained partnerships with the private sector to ensure that Nigeria’s airports remained competitive and capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly-evolving global aviation industry.
Keyamo said the initiative aimed to foster stronger partnerships with the private sector to renovate and improve infrastructure at all FAAN airports across the country, underscoring commitment to excellence in service delivery and operational efficiency.
“Specifically, the successful renovation of the E-Wing toilet at MMIA by Max Impact Africa is a notable strategy by FAAN to leverage private sector resources to deliver infrastructure that will align with international standards,” Keyamo said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the infrastructure upgrade, part of the Private Sector Collaboration and Renovation Initiative, is captured in the minister’s five-point strategic roadmap for the ministry.
The E-Wing hall which was earlier upgraded aims to streamline the arrival process, providing a smoother experience for passengers, especially the elderly and those with mobility challenges.
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