* Features 300-seat lounge, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned mosque, enhanced security
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, following the successful upgrade of the Pilgrim Terminal Building at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
Designed to provide intending pilgrims with a seamless, secure and comfortable travel experience, the upgraded facility now features a 300-seat passenger waiting area, modern VIP and VVIP lounges, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully air-conditioned mosque, and enhanced screening and scanning equipment aimed at improving passenger processing and strengthening security.
The commendation came during an inspection of the newly completed facility, where Keyamo and Ganduje expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and FAAN’s commitment to modernising airport infrastructure.
Speaking after the inspection, Keyamo praised the FAAN management for delivering a project that aligns with global aviation standards and supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to the minister, the upgraded terminal reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to providing world-class aviation infrastructure that enhances passenger comfort, safety and operational efficiency.
He also commended Mrs. Kuku and her management team for sustaining the drive to improve airport facilities across the country, describing the project as another milestone in FAAN’s ongoing infrastructure renewal programme.
Also speaking, Dr. Ganduje lauded the FAAN management for its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s airports through strategic investments in infrastructure and passenger services.
He expressed satisfaction with the pace of development under the current leadership, noting that the Authority has continued to demonstrate professionalism, innovation and dedication to improving the nation’s aviation sector.
The upgraded Pilgrim Terminal Building is part of FAAN’s broader commitment to modernising airport infrastructure and delivering passenger-focused services that meet international best practices.
The project also reinforces the Authority’s support for the Federal Government’s vision of building a safe, efficient and globally competitive aviation sector capable of meeting the growing needs of air travellers, particularly intending pilgrims travelling for Hajj and other religious pilgrimages.
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