The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday night carried out an emergency inspection at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport following a fire outbreak at the facility.
In a statement shared via his X handle early Tuesday, Keyamo said he arrived at the airport around midnight and joined the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, and her management team to coordinate response efforts.
He praised FAAN personnel and first responders for swiftly activating emergency protocols, noting that their prompt intervention helped to safeguard lives and limit damage.
The minister directed FAAN’s Fire Department and the Lagos State Fire Service to maintain overnight surveillance to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.
Keyamo added that he would tour the facility at daybreak to assess the extent of the damage and issue further directives.
Authorities confirmed that no casualties were recorded. The affected terminal, part of the airport’s older infrastructure currently undergoing renovation, was quickly secured as emergency teams worked to contain the situation.
Passengers were advised to remain calm while officials complete damage assessments and restoration efforts.
