Normal operations have resumed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following a fire incident that briefly disrupted activities and led to the diversion of three international flights.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed that the affected airspace at Terminal One has been fully reopened, with arrivals and departures gradually returning to schedule.
Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, assured passengers and airlines that the situation had been brought under control within hours of the outbreak.
She noted that emergency procedures were promptly activated, enabling the safe evacuation of passengers and airport personnel without any fatalities.
Although six persons sustained minor injuries, authorities emphasised that the rapid containment of the fire prevented more extensive damage and prolonged disruption.
Three international carriers — Emirates, British Airways and Lufthansa — had earlier diverted flights as a precautionary measure.
However, FAAN confirmed that flight operations are now stabilising, with most departures relocated to Terminal Two to ensure seamless service.
Kuku said the airport’s Emergency Operations Centre coordinated the response in line with established safety protocols, while firefighters remain on ground as a precaution against lingering smoke.
She added that engineers have begun structural assessments of the affected section to guarantee safety and operational integrity.
“In terms of the full operations affected, not a lot,” she said, underscoring that services would continue unhindered as the airport consolidates on its swift reopening.
The reopening of the nation’s busiest gateway within hours of the incident has been hailed as a demonstration of improved emergency response coordination among aviation and security agencies.