Nigeria's Aviation Sector to Receive N987 Billion in Infrastructure Upgrades

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The Federal Executive Council has approved contracts worth N987 billion for the rehabilitation and modernization of airports across Nigeria, with a focus on meeting international standards. The projects will be funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund and are expected to be completed within specified timeframes. The upgrades will enhance safety, efficiency, and security at the country's airports.

Key Takeaways:

  • The total contract value for infrastructure upgrades at airports across Nigeria is N987 billion, allocated through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund.
  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos will undergo extensive rehabilitation, with the terminal being stripped down to its structural frame and rebuilt to meet international standards, at a cost of N712.26 billion and an estimated completion timeframe of 22 months.
  • The upgrade at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport includes rehabilitation of both runways and taxiways, as well as upgrading the airfield ground lighting to Category 2 (CAT 2) standards, for N46.39 billion and completion within 24 weeks.
  • A major security enhancement for Lagos airport includes a 14.6 km perimeter fence equipped with CCTV, solar floodlights, intrusion detection systems, and patrol roads, valued at nearly N50 billion and scheduled for completion in 24 months.
  • Port Harcourt International Airport will undergo runway and taxiway rehabilitation, with upgraded airfield lighting to CAT 2 standards, for N42.14 billion.
  • The full business case for a 30-year concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu was approved.

Statistics:

  • Total contract value for airport infrastructure upgrades: N987 billion
  • Total cost of rehabilitating Lagos airports: N712.26 billion
  • Expected completion timeframe for Lagos airport upgrade: 22 months
  • Upgrade cost for Malam Aminu Kano International Airport: N46.39 billion
  • Scheduled completion time for Malam Aminu Kano International Airport upgrade: 24 weeks
  • Security project cost for Lagos airport: nearly N50 billion
  • Scheduled completion time for Lagos airport security project: 24 months
  • Upgrade cost for Port Harcourt International Airport: N42.14 billion

Sources:

  • Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development
  • Federal Executive Council (FEC)
  • President Bola Tinubu
  • NAN News Agency