MMIA, Ikeja
Lagos airport runway to reopen before April 30 – Minister
Minster of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that the runway of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos would be re-opened to flight operations before April 30, 2023.
Sirika disclosed this via his personal Twitter handle (@hadisirika), Saturday.
It would be recalled that Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), had on March 13, this year announced that Runway 18R and 36L of the MMIA, Lagos, will be shut for eight weeks for maintenance.
The Runway 18R and 36L is specifically dedicated for international flights.
Following the development, the Federal Government has diverted all international flights to Runway 18L and 36R located at the domestic wing of the Lagos airport.
The Runway 18L is dedicated for local flights.
According to Sirika, the runway was shut for critical safety reason, but the repair work has advanced to an appreciable level.
“Just inspected the Lagos International runway (18R), closed for repairs. I am happy to announce that the work has advanced well. We will finish and resume operations before April ends, insha Allah. The closure was safety critical. Thank you for your patience & understanding,” Sirika said.
