The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) is edging closer to regional flight operations.
Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), Dr. Wale Babalakin, SAN, on Wednesday inspected the terminal to assess ongoing preparatory works ahead of the historic expansion.
The inspection comes on the heels of the recent settlement agreement on the MMA2 concession — a landmark resolution that has cleared the path for the terminal to spread its wings beyond domestic operations.
Dr. Babalakin toured critical areas being upgraded for regional service, including the regional arrivals section, the apron extension and the staff and concessionaire access gate.
He was led on the tour by the Acting Chief Operating Officer & Head, Aeronautical and Cargo Services, Mr. Remi Jibodu, who briefed him on progress and timelines.
Impressed with the pace of work, the BASL Chairman commended the team for staying on schedule and urged them to sustain the momentum to meet the commencement date.
He harped on seamless coordination with government agencies and regulators, stressing that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) must remain fully engaged to ensure all safety, regulatory and operational boxes are ticked before takeoff.
Attention to detail is non-negotiable, he said — from facility finishing to safety standards and stakeholder alignment.
On her part, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of BASL, Mrs. Idunnu Oyebolu, said the company is juggling two priorities at once: getting MMA2 ready for regional operations while preparing for the usual year-end passenger surge.
“Our focus is a seamless, safe and efficient passenger experience, whether you are flying domestic or regional,” she noted.
Mr. Jibodu reaffirmed the team’s commitment to deliver on schedule, assuring that all workstreams will be intensified and all required approvals secured ahead of commencement.
Once operational, regional flights from MMA2 are expected to expand travel options for passengers, ease pressure on other airports and strengthen Nigeria’s regional connectivity.
For BASL, it is another step in living up to its promise of being “More than a terminal.”
