Reconstruction of Terminal 1, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos - Punch Newspapers
This involves a major reconstruction contract approved in 2025. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria oversees the project. Contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation. Contract cost The project cost is N712 billion, funded through Nigeria's Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund as part of a larger N919 billion aviation upgrade. This covers Terminal 1 rehabilitation, Terminal 2 expansion, roads, aprons, and bridges.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Timeline Construction began in March 2026 and is projected to span 22 months, barring delays, with Terminal 1 fully closed during this period. A temporary 8,000 mΒ² departure hall handles operations in the interim, supporting up to 1,500 peak-hour passengers. Scope of work Dangote, marketers cut petrol prices as crude falls NCAA orders 30-minute updates during flight disruptions Delta boosts Los Angeles flights with 200 departures Work strips Terminal 1 to its concrete core for structural reinforcement, then rebuilds with modern systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, security, and baggage handling upgrades. It includes internal layout reconfiguration for separated arrival/departure flows, facade upgrades with glass curtain walls, and optimised passenger movement. Terminal 2 expands by 15,000 mΒ² for wide-body aircraft, with elocated hangars. New facilities Key additions feature a skywalk linking the multi-level car park to Terminal 2, a connection building unifying T1 and T2, and new ring roads with a bridge for seamless access. Other enhancements include a dedicated transit area, automated e-passport gates, smart HVAC/lighting, upgraded lounges, retail zones with cultural elements, redesigned landscapes, and advanced CCTV/security coverage. Passenger capacity 17.6 million annually Kindly share this story:
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