The fire reportedly began about 3:30 p.m. on Monday and was contained by firefighters from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and other responders.
Mustapha Geidam, the ministry’s permanent secretary, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
The agency’s managing director, Farouk Umar, gave the recommendations at a high-level security stakeholders symposium in Lagos.
He also acknowledged the efforts of the airline manager for supporting the local executives.
The court order stemmed from a $2.5 million debt owed by Arik Air to Atlas Petroleum International Ltd.
`’We need to provide an enabling environment for our experts where they can actually do the work,” he said.
The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has called for an urgent review of aviation agencies’ conditions of service.
NAMA has reiterated its commitment to strengthen collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force to bolster airspace management safety and air security.
“Keyamo’s commitment to the aviation sector has been instrumental in fostering innovation in the sector.’’
“We appeal and advise the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo to agree with us.’’
