Nigeria’s aviation sector gets N900bn approvals for infrastructure upgrades

*Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the new airport upgrades are expected to significantly enhance aviation safety, especially during the hazy harmattan seasons that have caused flight delays and cancellations in Nigeria

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

In line with the current administration’s ongoing nationwide infrastructural upgrade, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth over N900 billion for extensive infrastructure upgrades at some major airports across Nigeria.

ConsumerConnect reports Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, Honourable Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this development after the weekly FEC meeting held Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Abuja, FCT.

Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, Honourable Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presided over the meeting held in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Keyamo explained that the aviation infrastructure projects would be funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund.

He also stated: “It was the turn of aviation to receive the kind attention of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund.

“We are very grateful that His Excellency the President has focused on aviation for massive infrastructural upgrades across the country.”

The Minister noted: “The centerpiece of the upgrades is the complete rehabilitation and modernisation of International Terminal One at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

“The terminal will be stripped down to its structural frame and rebuilt to meet international standards.

“We have decided to strip it down to only the carcass, and then redo the entire mechanical and electrical systems.”

He further disclosed that the projects, fully funded by the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund, had been awarded to CCECC, the company responsible for constructing Terminal 2, in Lagos.

Keyamo explained that Terminal 2 would also be expanded to include a new apron, access roads, bridges, and related infrastructure.

He revealed the total cost of rehabilitating the Lagos Airport is totalled N712.26 billion, with an expected completion timeframe of 22 months.

Aside from this, the Council approved new upgrades at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, in Kano State, including the rehabilitation of both runways and taxiways.

The project involves upgrading the airfield ground lighting to Category 2 (CAT 2) standards.

The Minister said: “This upgrade, costing N46.39 billion and scheduled for completion within 24 weeks, is expected to significantly enhance flight safety, especially during the hazy harmattan seasons that have historically caused delays and cancellations.

“With the navigational aids we are bringing to Kano, aircraft can land even in very hazy weather,” he said.

It is also noted that a major security enhancement was also approved for Lagos airport: a 14.6 km perimeter fence equipped with CCTV, solar floodlights, intrusion detection systems, and patrol roads.

According to the Minister, this security project is estimated at about N50 billion, and will take 24 months to complete.

Keyamo as well announced FEC’s approval for the full business case for a 30-year concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, in Enugu State, South-East region.

Port Harcourt International Airport will undergo runway and taxiway rehabilitation, with upgraded airfield lighting to CAT 2 standards.

The project, costing N42.14 billion, will improve safety and operations during adverse weather conditions.

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