Reconstruction of Terminal 1, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

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This involves a major reconstruction contract approved in 2025. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria oversees the project.

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Contractor

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China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation.

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Contract cost

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The project cost is N712 billion, funded through Nigeria's Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund as part of a larger N919 billion aviation upgrade. This covers Terminal 1 rehabilitation, Terminal 2 expansion, roads, aprons, and bridges.

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Timeline

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Construction began in March 2026 and is projected to span 22 months, barring delays, with Terminal 1 fully closed during this period. A temporary 8,000 m² departure hall handles operations in the interim, supporting up to 1,500 peak-hour passengers.

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Scope of work

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Work strips Terminal 1 to its concrete core for structural reinforcement, then rebuilds with modern systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, security, and baggage handling upgrades. It includes internal layout reconfiguration for separated arrival/departure flows, facade upgrades with glass curtain walls, and optimised passenger movement. Terminal 2 expands by 15,000 m² for wide-body aircraft, with elocated hangars.

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New facilities

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Key additions feature a skywalk linking the multi-level car park to Terminal 2, a connection building unifying T1 and T2, and new ring roads with a bridge for seamless access. Other enhancements include a dedicated transit area, automated e-passport gates, smart HVAC/lighting, upgraded lounges, retail zones with cultural elements, redesigned landscapes, and advanced CCTV/security coverage.

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Passenger capacity

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17.6 million annually

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