”They have Finished Nigeria” – Sowore speaks on approval of N712.26 billion for the rehabilitation of the Lagos airport
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s approval of N712.26 billion for the rehabilitation of the Lagos airport terminal, stating, “They’ve finished Nigeria.”
The project, awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), involves a complete overhaul of Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal One, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. It is expected to take 22 months and will be funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund.
The plan is part of a broader N900 billion aviation upgrade, which also includes expanding the domestic wing apron to 82,000 square meters at a cost of N24.3 billion, runway rehabilitation, and enhanced lighting systems in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano airports to improve operations during low visibility conditions.
“Now I understand that the situation at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, showing its disgraceful dilapidated state, resembling a war zone, was not accidental.
“It appears that it was intentionally neglected to facilitate a massive scheme for ‘repairs’ totalling N712 billion. They’ve finished Nigeria,” Sowore said.
