The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to shut down terminal one at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos for infrastructure upgrades.
According to FAAN, the planned shutdown, expected in a month, is for the facility’s rehabilitation and expansion.
In a post on X, the agency acknowledged the power outage at the airport terminal on Saturday, saying the incident was caused by a fault in the changeover circuit.
The organisation said while measures were taken to restore power, a permanent backup equipment is not feasible due to the rehabilitation.
“Our teams took immediate action to bridge the gap and transfer supply to the secondary grid, and interim backup measures were activated to restore services as quickly as possible,” FAAN wrote.
“We apologise to all passengers and stakeholders affected by the disruption and any discomfort it caused. While we continue to implement measures to mitigate such events, Terminal 1 has long‑standing infrastructure limitations.
“As we prepare to shut down Terminal 1 in one month as part of the MMIA Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, it is not feasible to install permanent new or additional backup equipment at this time,” it added.
FAAN appreciated passengers and stakeholders for their patience as it transitions “from stop‑gap solutions to lasting improvements”.
The authority also reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a safer and more reliable passenger experience.
