The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has deployed two ambulifts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as part of efforts to improve services for passengers with reduced mobility.
FAAN disclosed this in a statement issued through its official X account on Thursday.
The authority said the specialised equipment would assist passengers who require additional support when boarding or disembarking from aircraft.
According to FAAN, the deployment is aimed at ensuring that passengers with mobility challenges can access air travel safely, efficiently and with dignity.
“The addition of the ambulifts is aimed at providing the necessary assistance to passengers who may require additional support when boarding or disembarking aircraft, ensuring they receive dignified, safe and efficient care throughout their journey,” the authority stated.
The keys to the two ambulifts were formally handed over to NACHO Aviation Services by FAAN’s Director of Airport Operations, Capt. Abdullahi Mahmood.
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FAAN said NACHO Aviation Services would oversee the deployment and operation of the ambulifts at the Lagos airport.
The authority described the initiative as part of its broader efforts to strengthen passenger facilitation services and improve the overall travel experience at Nigerian airports.
It added that the deployment reinforces its commitment to ensuring that passengers, irrespective of their mobility limitations, receive appropriate assistance throughout their journey.
The Murtala Muhammed International Airport is Nigeria’s major international gateway and handles a significant proportion of the country’s international passenger traffic.