{"id":153703,"date":"2025-03-03T08:50:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T07:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nigerian-govt-closes-lagos-airport-runway-for-rehabilitation"},"modified":"2025-03-10T00:35:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T23:35:54","slug":"nigerian-govt-closes-lagos-airport-runway-for-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/nigerian-govt-closes-lagos-airport-runway-for-rehabilitation","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Govt closes Lagos airport runway for rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal Government, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has closed Runway 18R\/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos for rehabilitation.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Obiageli Orah.<\/p>\n<p>Orah said the closure started from 3.00 a.m. on Monday and will end at 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, the closure is due to ongoing rehabilitation work (asphalt phase) at the A2 Taxiwaylink of the runway.<\/p>\n<p>She reiterated that it was part of ongoing efforts to ensure that the runway would remain in optimal condition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere will be no disruption to flight operations during this period as all flights would be redirected to the alternative runway, 18L\/36R,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The director stressed FAAN\u2019s commitment to the safety, security and comfort of airport users.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Federal Government, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has closed Runway 18R\/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos for rehabilitation. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Obiageli Orah. 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