The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN), in partnership with MTN NG, has launched free WiFi services at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2 Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Henry Agbebire, FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, who made this known on Thursday in a statement on X disclosed that the official launch of the internet service took place at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Terminal 2 Lagos, and was launched by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi, who was represented by the Director of Airport Operations, Captain Abdullahi Mahmoud. Also present was Lynda Saint – Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, who represented the Group Executive Officer MTN NG Mr. Kari Toriola.
According to the statement, the WiFi Service, which is completely free for passengers and airport users, will be extended to MMIA temporary terminal and other International airports across the country within the next three months.
In his address at the event, Captain Mahmoud described the launch as a milestone for FAAN and benchmark for digital infrastructure and passengers experience at Nigerian airports.
He noted that the partnership with MTN Nigeria demonstrates how effective Public – Private Partnership ( PPP) alignment can modernise infrastructure and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy.
The Director of Airport Operations added that the Initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the transformation drive of Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
In a remarks at the launch, Saint – Nwafor assured that the service would be reliable, secure, and efficient for all users, she commended FAAN Management team for its collaboration and foresight in ensuring the successful completion of the project.
