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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
4 hours ago
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Lagos airport temporary terminal nears completion FAAN
…as Kuku leads FAAN to dual ISO certifications
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said the 8,000-square-meter temporary departure terminal is nearing completion and will be operational soon.
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said this during a comprehensive inspection tour of the facility, which is expected to serve passengers upon the closure of Terminal 1.
Kuku reassured all passengers and airport users of continued comfort and accessibility at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, despite the ongoing large-scale Rehabilitation and Expansion Project.
According to her, ancillary temporary infrastructure was also in place, including a dedicated car park and a temporary arrival and pickup area.
She said: “We have promised Nigerians a new terminal, and we are meticulously working towards it. The project encompasses two major phases: the complete remodelling and rehabilitation of Terminal One, including all mechanical, engineering, plumbing, and civil works; and the significant extension of Terminal 2, which will feature an expanded finger and apron.
“The 8,000-square-meter temporary departure terminal is nearing completion and will be operational very soon. This facility, which is over 90 per cent complete, will initially serve approximately five to six airlines for departures only. It is designed to handle up to 1,500 passengers at peak periods and includes full check-in, security screening, and boarding services through three gates.”
Meanwhile, FAAN has attained the ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) certifications.
ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard that shows an organisation has strong systems in place to consistently deliver quality services, meet customer expectations and continuously improve how it operates, while ISO 14001:2015 confirms that the organisation manages its activities in an environmentally responsible way by reducing waste and pollution, complying with environmental laws, and promoting sustainable operations.
The certificates were presented to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, at FAAN’s Headquarters in Lagos.
Both certificates were granted by MSECB, Canada, confirming that FAAN’s operational and environmental management systems now meet globally recognised standards, placing Nigeria’s airport authority firmly among modern, competitive and forward-looking airport organisations worldwide.
