The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced a total closure of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos from October 1, 2023.
He also directed all international airlines to vacate the tarmac.
Keyamo said the move was necessary to give room for total maintenance work at the airport.
He made the announcement during a tour of the international airports in Lagos, where he was accompanied by the Managing Director, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed.