A Ugandan traveller, Simpo Gladys, expressed surprise and admiration for the changes she observed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, describing the facility as “almost unrecognisable” compared to her last visit two years ago.
In a TikTok video, Gladys highlighted the heightened level of professionalism among airport personnel and the improved organisation within the terminal.
She noted that the absence of extortion, a practice she experienced during her previous visit, was particularly striking.
“I was here two years ago, and I got lost in this airport. But coming just after two years, this place has changed. The airport is now more organised than before.
“Last time when I came, even to get my luggage, they were asking me for dollars, not naira, but dollars. But this time around, no one has asked me for any money at the airport,” Gladys said.
She also observed that the old terminal she used during her previous visit in 2024 had been demolished and is being replaced with a new structure, citing the ongoing reconstruction as evidence of Nigeria’s commitment to upgrading its aviation infrastructure.
“I’ve seen that the former airport I came to last time was demolished, and they’re trying to reconstruct another beautiful, nice airport for Nigeria in Lagos. Wow, this is amazing,” she said.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, acknowledged the progress, stating, “Still a lot of work to do, but we are making steady progress.”
The improvements at the airport have been welcomed by travellers, with Gladys expressing her admiration for the changes. “Everyone is just telling me, you’re welcome. They are helping me out, but no one is asking for a single shilling. I’m really very, very impressed about this change,” she added.
