Air passengers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja can now enjoy free Wi-Fi, according to Vanguard.
Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed the new service on Sunday. He added that plans are underway to extend free Wi-Fi to other airports nationwide, aligning with Minister Keyamo’s third agenda.
In a statement to Vanguard, Moshood said, “Both local and international travellers can now enjoy free Wi-Fi at Lagos and Abuja airports, including Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Terminal 1 & Terminal 2). Stay connected, surf the web, and make your journey smoother.”
Previously, Keyamo had cited bureaucratic obstacles between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) as reasons for the lack of airport Wi-Fi. He resolved these issues by assigning Wi-Fi provision to NAMA.
Collaborating with the Ministry of Communication, Keyamo is also working to provide in-flight Wi-Fi, holding discussions with international firms. This initiative aims to enhance passenger connectivity and align with global aviation standards.
“Look for the NCC Free Airport Wi-Fi, and get connected. Your life does not have to pause while at the airport. Use the Wi-Fi to enjoy all your latest music and download your favourite Netflix programmes.
“Other airports are presently on course. This complies with the agenda of the Minister, which is to improve infrastructures across all airports and the aviation industry as a whole.”