The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Monday night travelled from Abuja to Lagos following the fire incident at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA).
Arriving at the airport at about 11:50 p.m., the Minister joined the Managing Director and management team of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), who were actively coordinating response efforts to ensure the fire was fully contained.
While on ground, the Minister commended FAAN personnel and first responders for their swift activation of established emergency procedures, noting that their prompt and coordinated actions were instrumental in safeguarding lives and limiting the impact of the incident.
He further directed FAAN management and relevant aviation agencies to reconvene at the airport by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, for a joint inspection and thorough evaluation of Terminal 1 to guide recovery efforts and ensure that operational and safety standards are maintained.
Speaking on the development, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, says the Authority remains fully committed to passenger safety and infrastructure protection.
