The Nigerian Government has approved the sum of N2.2 billion for the extension of the runway at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos
Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika announced this while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the weekly cabinet meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari.
He said the approval will serve as the revised estimates for the total cost of the project which has been abandoned for 16 years or more.
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Sirika said the extension and rehabilitation of the runway was essential for the city of Lagos, as it will improve the safety of the airport.
He said the central taxiway bravo is very critical to the operations of the Lagos, as it will improve the efficiency and safety of the airport. The Minister assured that the project will be delivered at this time next year.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)