The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a travel advisory for passengers travelling to and from Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos.
In a statement on Monday, the FAAN said the advisory is due to ongoing protests by visually impaired persons, causing traffic congestion on access roads to the airport.
“This is a Travel Advisory for passengers and commuters to/from Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos,” the statement reads.
“Due to an ongoing protest by the Farmcraft Centre for the Blind, traffic congestion is currently impacting access roads to the airport.
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“To minimise disruptions, we advise passengers should: Check traffic updates before departing for the airport. Confirm flight status with your airline for any schedule changes. Use alternative routes where possible to avoid heavily congested areas.”
FAAN apologised for any inconvenience caused by the traffic congestion and appreciated passengers’ patience and understanding, urging them to travel safely and stay informed.
On Monday, visually impaired protesters reportedly assembled around the airport area, creating a gridlock, forcing passengers to trek long distances to catch their flights.
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The demonstrators said they were protesting the prolonged closure of their schools for over two years, claiming that repeated appeals to the government have gone unanswered.
“Our school has been shut for over two years despite repeated appeals to the government,” the group’s spokesperson said.
The protesters said the government’s failure has denied them educational opportunities, forcing many disabled persons to resort to street begging.
TheCable understands that major access roads to the MMA, the Lagos airport wing for local flights, have been blocked since about 11 am when the protest began.
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