Reconstruction of Terminal 1, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos…Photo Credit: FAAN

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.

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 m² departure hall handles operations in the interim, supporting up to 1,500 peak-hour passengers.

Scope of work

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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 m² 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

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