Amanze Chinonye
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday night made an unscheduled trip to Lagos following the fire incident at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA).
According to a statement issued Tuesday by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the minister departed Abuja shortly after receiving reports of the incident and arrived at the airport at about 11:50 p.m.
On arrival, Keyamo met with the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, and members of the management team, who were still coordinating emergency response operations to ensure the fire was fully contained.
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The minister commended FAAN personnel and first responders for what he described as the swift activation of established emergency procedures. He noted that their prompt and coordinated actions were critical in safeguarding lives and limiting the overall impact of the incident.
Keyamo also directed FAAN management and other relevant aviation agencies to reconvene at the airport by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, for a joint inspection and comprehensive evaluation of Terminal 1. The inspection, he said, would help guide recovery efforts and ensure that operational and safety standards are maintained.
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Reaffirming the Federal Government’s position, the minister stressed its commitment to passenger safety, protection of aviation infrastructure, and the rapid restoration of normal airport operations.
FAAN said further updates would be provided as assessments and recovery measures progress.
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