Following a fire that significantly damaged Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday, members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation convened in a closed-door meeting with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) management to discuss the incident. The fire caused extensive damage to critical infrastructure, prompting immediate inspections by lawmakers who arrived at the airport just a few days after the incident occurred.

During their visit on Thursday at approximately 3:07 p.m., the lawmakers assessed the damage inflicted on the terminal before proceeding to meet with Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of FAAN, and other officials. This gathering highlights the urgency and seriousness of the situation, as stakeholders are increasingly concerned about the impact of the fire on airport operations and overall safety within Nigerian aviation. The meeting was still ongoing at the time of the report.

The incident has raised alarms among various stakeholders, including the Chairman of FAAN’s Board of Directors, Abdullahi Ganduje, who expressed regret over the losses, particularly the destruction of equipment crucial for airport functions, such as those belonging to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. The resolutions and discussions from this meeting are likely to influence future safety protocols and infrastructure funding at one of Nigeria's busiest airports as officials work to address the aftermath of this unfortunate event.