MMA2 Archives - Aviation metric

MMA2: How diplomacy succeeded over litigation

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

For the Nigerian aviation industry, the end of this imbroglio is more than just a settlement; it is the removal of a sovereign risk tag that has kept international airport investors away from the shores for two decades, writes WOLE SHADARE For two decades, the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) stood as both a monument to Nigerian ingenuity and a tombstone for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). It was a “Cold War” fought not with tanks, but…

New MMA2 slot policy to solve terminal congestion, enhance airlines performance

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

First private terminal to introduce precision-based system in Nigeria For years, the experience at major Nigerian airports during peak hours was predictable: a sea of passengers packed into check-in halls, long security queues stretching toward the entrances, and a symphony of delayed announcements echoing through the terminals. The recent rollout of the slot system at MMA2 represents the first time a private terminal in Nigeria has moved away from a first-come, first-served model to a…

MMA2, WEMA Bank Ink Partnership For Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), once again opened its doors to MBR Signature Events and Entertainment Company through a vibrant partnership with Wema Bank to usher the spirit of Christmas into the terminal. While welcoming guests to the event, Mr. Kola Bamigboye, Acting Chief Operating Officer and Head, Space & Premises Management, expressed delight in hosting the ceremony. He stated that BASL is pleased to welcome…

MMA2 Prioritizes Safety, Decorum At Yuletide

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) is becoming a beehive of activities as the year draws to a close. This season, characterised by festive anticipation, underscores MMA2’s critical role in Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. As is the practice, the terminal is fully operational and prepared to handle the peak rush, ensuring that the spirit of celebration begins the moment you step through the doors. This is evident by the decorations in and around the terminal….

MMA2: PPP model still holds the ace

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

By Steve Omolale One of the major challenges facing Nigeria today is the embarrassing dearth of public infrastructure. The country’s geometric rise in population over the last decades has led to too much pressure on the available public facilities, rendering them inadequate. Massive corruption in the public sector has not helped matters either, and this cuts across all the sectors of the economy. But in saner climes where those at the helm attach much importance…

MMA2 @ 18: Proof of PPP’s magic wand, By Steve Omolale

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

That the iconic Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal Two, Ikeja, Lagos, popularly known as MMA2, is still standing solid 18 years after it started operation is a testament to the resilience, innovativeness, tenacity and diehard commitment and belief of its promoter and management that the project could, and has, indeed, revolutionised the country’s aviation sector. It is also a strident proof that the private sector holds the ace for the development of the Nigerian economy. As…

MMA2: A Beacon of Hope for Nigerian Airports

Posted on February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian airports, for many years, have been a tale of two cities: those grappling with underfunding, dilapidated infrastructure, and subpar service, and then there’s Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2. Managed by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, MMA2 stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to what can be achieved through effective public-private partnerships in the aviation sector. While airports like Gombe, Ibadan, Kano, and Anambra struggle to meet basic passenger needs, MMA2 thrives, offering a…

MMA2 Prioritizes Safety in Year-End Meeting

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, the operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), recently held a critical year-end safety meeting to reinforce safety protocols and ensure a seamless and secure travel experience for passengers during the peak holiday season. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including airport staff, airline representatives, and security personnel, to discuss safety best practices, emergency response procedures, and risk mitigation strategies. The focus was on maintaining the highest safety standards and…

Unclaimed baggage at MMA2 destroyed, offered to charity after six months, says COO

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Attributes skyrocketing fares to difficulties faced by airlines The Chief Operating Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Mr. Remi Jibodu said many of the unclaimed baggage at its Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) terminal are not auctioned at a particular cost to people. He said that unclaimed baggage is kept for six months for the owners to reclaim them, explaining that after six months, the baggage is either destroyed or the content of the…

BASL boosts cargo capacity with new cold storage facilities at MMA2

Posted on August 18, 2024August 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) has invested massively in a 25-tonne cold storage facility at its terminal to boost air cargo capacity and offer seamless belly-cargo services. Unveiling the cold storage facilities at the weekend amid fanfare, the terminal operator came up with an innovation that is arguably the first of its kind by any airport terminal operator in Nigeria, repositioning its desire to continue to offer…

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