The Federal Government’s decision to approve ₦712 billion for renovating the old terminal of Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport has drawn sharp criticism from aviation experts.
Critics argue that a concession model, where private investors fund and manage the terminal, would be more efficient and cost-effective.
However, Minister Festus Keyamo’s spokesperson fired back, accusing critics of offering uninformed opinions and questioning what Nigerians truly want — a patchwork fix or a world-class terminal.
Industry veterans like Chris Aligbe and Group Captain John Ojikutu insist that concession remains the global standard, urging the government to rethink the investment approach.
