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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…

Nigerian Airports: Boredom over Wi-Fi, desired amenities’ absence

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In certain parts of the world, access to the internet via Wi-Fi at airports is regarded to be a basic human right. Such amenities are lacking in Nigeria as the government seeks solutions to providing the basic amenities at major airports across the country, writes, WOLE SHADARE Dire need Business Air travellers as well as travellers in general consider the availability of wireless internet access as an absolute necessity at airports. They like to stay connected to…

What flying is for passengers who use wheelchairs at Nigerian airports

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

For passengers who use wheelchairs, air travel in Nigeria can be an embarrassing, uncomfortable, and perilous prospect. Many of the airports across the country do not have designated toilets for PWDs. Wheelchairs are available but most times, they take forever to reach PWDs that need them. Wheelchair lift is often not available on all aircraft. Transportation is generally a huge mountain to climb for most PWDs. Persons with disabilities are widely recognised as being socially…