Flooding Closes Lagos Airport Temporary Terminal

On Sunday, heavy rainfall resulted in significant flooding at the temporary terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, forcing the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to shut down the terminal abruptly. The flooding submerged the departure hall and boarding gates, impacting airline operations.

Airlines such as Air France, KLM, and Ethiopian Airlines were affected and had to relocate their operations. FAAN spokesperson Henri Agbebir confirmed that the flooding was attributed to ongoing construction work at the airport, which had disrupted the drainage system.

Consequently, the airport authorities had to switch off electricity to the affected terminal. This incident follows a recent closure of the old terminal for major reconstruction, which is estimated to cost N600 billion.

The construction work has been linked to a Chinese company and has previously caused disruptions at the airport.