A memo by the managing director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, said Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo gave the directive.
He thanked the aviation community for 2023’s collaboration and partnership in 2024 while assuring operators in the industry of protection.
“We have some preliminary steps we are taking as a ministry and regulators.’’
He said the contract was coming on the heels of the administration’s concern for the long delay and complaints by passengers.
Mr Keyamo said that as the political head of the aviation industry in Nigeria, he would not tolerate the activities of the Labour leaders blocking access roads to the airport.
Airlines in Nigeria have urged the federal government to provide a window of “special funding” for operators of local airlines in the nation’s aviation sector.
Mr Odutayo noted that the task force would resolve passengers’ concerns, minimise discomfort and effectively communicate with the public.
Mr Yakubu-Funtua said the expedited relocation to the new terminal was deemed necessary due to the fire incident at Terminal 1 on September 7.
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According to the minister, the project had been a controversial project from former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime.
Mr Keyamo directed the ministry to relocate the Dominion Air and EAN hangar to create an apron facility for bigger aircraft to come to the new terminal.
