Keyamo Says Lagos Airport Old Terminal to Be Demolished Following Fire Incident

‎The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has inspected the extent of damage caused by Monday’s devastating fire at the airport facility.

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‎Keyamo stated that the blaze was successfully contained and that no lives were lost in the incident.

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‎Speaking with journalists at the scene, the minister disclosed that victims who were hospitalised are responding to treatment at a medical facility in Lagos.

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‎He added that the affected terminal, which had already been scheduled for refurbishment, would now be demolished, noting that construction of a temporary terminal for the few airlines operating from the facility is at an advanced stage.

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‎The fire had disrupted operations at the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday, forcing flight diversions, worsening travel delays, and creating operational uncertainty for airlines.

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‎At least six persons were reportedly hospitalised after the fire engulfed Terminal 1 of the airport, damaging equipment and prompting a large-scale emergency response involving multiple agencies.

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‎The blaze, which started around 3:00 p.m., was still being battled by firefighters as of 7:00 p.m., with thick smoke billowing from parts of the terminal.

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