Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Flight operations have resumed at the temporary international terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport after heavy flooding disrupted activities and forced airlines to relocate operations.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said the incident, caused by heavy rainfall and drainage disruptions linked to ongoing construction works, was quickly contained.
FAAN spokesman Henry Agbebire in a statement on Monday said passenger safety was never compromised.
“The flooding was localised and linked to ongoing construction activities affecting drainage,” he said.
“The situation was promptly managed through established operational contingency measures. No flights were cancelled, and passenger safety was never compromised.”
The flooding affected sections of the temporary international terminal on Sunday following heavy rainfall across Lagos.
The disruption forced several international airlines, including Air France-KLM, Ethiopian Airlines and Fly Gabon, to temporarily move operations to Terminal Two.
According to FAAN, engineers and contractors worked to address the drainage problem while passengers and airlines were relocated.
“It was enough to disturb operations, and water flowed into the terminal. That was why the airlines affected were moved to Terminal Two,” Agbebire said.
He confirmed that the affected airlines have returned to the terminal following restoration work.
FAAN said corrective measures have begun to improve drainage infrastructure at the airport ahead of peak rainfall periods.
“We have commenced corrective measures to strengthen drainage and prevent a recurrence,” Agbebire added.
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