Federal Executive Council Approves Massive Infrastructure Upgrades in Nigeria's Aviation Sector

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The Federal Executive Council, under the chairmanship of President Bola Tinubu, has approved numerous contracts worth over N900 billion to revamp the aviation sector in Nigeria. The projects, funded by the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, will upgrade international terminals, runways, and other facilities across the country. The approvals mark a significant shift in attention to the aviation sector, with the President's decision to commit resources to modernize and improve infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • The council approved contracts worth over N900 billion for massive infrastructure upgrades in the aviation sector, with the majority of the projects to be funded by the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund.
  • The centrepiece of the approvals is the full rehabilitation and modernization of International Terminal One at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, which will be stripped down to its core structure and rebuilt from scratch.
  • The total cost for all the rehabilitation projects at Lagos airports is N712,258,565,482.18, with a completion timeframe of 22 months.
  • The council also approved the upgrade of Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, including the rehabilitation of both runways and taxiways, as well as the enhancement of flight safety with advanced navigational aids.
  • A critical security enhancement project for Murtala Muhammed International Airport was also approved, involving the construction of a 14.6-kilometre-long metal fence outfitted with advanced intrusion detection systems, CCTV cameras, and solar-powered floodlights.
  • The council approved a runway and taxiway rehabilitation project for Port Harcourt International Airport, as well as an upgrade to its airfield ground lighting to CAT 2 level.
  • Additional amendments to runways and taxiways at Lagos airport were approved, along with total airfield lighting upgrades to CAT 2 LED standards.
  • The reconstruction and conversion of apron areas at Lagos airport's domestic wing was also approved, with a total project cost of N24,274,544,888.91 and a completion timeline of 17.5 months.
  • The council approved a 30-year concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, including the airport's unfinished cargo terminal facility, marking a major shift towards private sector involvement in the aviation sector.

Statistics:

  • Total cost for all rehabilitation projects at Lagos airports: N712,258,565,482.18
  • Completion timeframe for rehabilitation projects at Lagos airports: 22 months
  • Cost of upgrade at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport: N46,392,454,624.04
  • Scheduled completion time for upgrade at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport: 24 weeks
  • Total cost for security enhancement project at Murtala Muhammed International Airport: N49,899,681,901.44
  • Completion timeframe for security enhancement project at Murtala Muhammed International Airport: 24 months
  • Total cost for runway and taxiway rehabilitation project at Port Harcourt International Airport: N42,143,264,117.84
  • Completion timeframe for runway and taxiway rehabilitation project at Port Harcourt International Airport: 30 weeks
  • Total cost for apron reconstruction and conversion project at Lagos airport: N24,274,544,888.91
  • Completion timeframe for apron reconstruction and conversion project at Lagos airport: 17.5 months

Sources:

  • The Federal Executive Council meeting on July 31, 2025
  • Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo
  • State House Correspondents
  • Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund
  • CCECC
  • Terminal Two in Lagos
  • International Terminal One at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
  • Malam Aminu Kano International Airport
  • Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu