By Stephen Simon
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has restored full communication services within the Lagos Flight Information Region following a fire incident that disrupted operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
The agency said the fire, which affected parts of its communication infrastructure, temporarily interrupted air traffic communication and compelled aviation authorities to activate contingency measures to ensure the safety of aircraft operating within the affected airspace.
According to NAMA, its technical personnel worked round the clock to repair the damaged equipment and restore critical communication systems, allowing normal air traffic services to resume within the shortest possible time.
The agency commended pilots, airlines, air traffic controllers and other aviation stakeholders for their cooperation during the emergency, noting that the swift implementation of contingency procedures helped to prevent major disruptions to flight operations.
NAMA assured the flying public that all communication, navigation and surveillance facilities are now fully operational and that there was no compromise to the safety of aircraft throughout the period of the incident.
It added that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire while measures are being strengthened to enhance the resilience of critical aviation infrastructure and prevent similar incidents in the future.
The restoration of the communication network has brought relief to airlines and passengers, with normal flight operations expected to continue as aviation authorities reaffirm their commitment to maintaining safe, secure and efficient air navigation services across Nigeria.
