The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a partial closure of the access road linking Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Saturday.
Naijaonpoint reports that the closure, FAAN said in a travel advisory on Friday, is to allow the Nigerian Air Force to conduct its annual 10-kilometre walk/jog exercise.
According to FAAN, the exercise will commence at 6:00 am, with security operatives deployed along the affected roads to direct traffic and ensure public safety.
“During this period, security personnel would be deployed along access roads to direct traffic and ensure safety,” the agency stated.
FAAN assured that the closure will not affect scheduled flights, adding, “This does not in any way disrupt airport operations, as scheduled flights would operate normally. The access roads would be completely opened immediately after the exercise.”
The authority urged passengers and other airport users to make adequate travel arrangements, as localised traffic disruptions may occur within the airport axis while the exercise is ongoing.
FAAN also expressed regret over the inconvenience the closure may cause, appealing for public understanding and cooperation.
The spokesperson of the NAF Headquarters Logistics Command, Lagos, Sqd. Abigail Ologun, also confirmed the development.
Ologun said that the upcoming fitness exercise is aimed at enhancing the health, well-being, and operational readiness of its personnel.
He said, “The exercise is scheduled to commence at 6.00 a.m. and conclude by 8.00 a.m.
“During this period, certain sections of the Airport Road and adjoining routes will be temporarily closed to public vehicular movement.
“Normal traffic flow will be restored immediately after the exercise.
“The Command assures the public that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth, safe, and hitch-free exercise.
“The Nigerian Air Force sincerely regrets any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the general public.”
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