The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed two ambulifts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as part of efforts to improve accessibility and passenger services for travellers with reduced mobility.

FAAN disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

The new ambulifts are designed to assist passengers who require additional support when boarding or disembarking from aircraft, ensuring safer and more dignified movement through the airport.

According to the authority, the keys to the two ambulifts were formally handed over to NACHO Aviation Services by FAAN’s Director of Airport Operations, Capt. Abdullahi Mahmood.

Mahmood will oversee the deployment and operation of the equipment at the Lagos airport.FAAN said the initiative was aimed at strengthening passenger facilitation services and improving the overall travel experience for passengers with mobility challenges.

The authority added that the deployment reflects its commitment to ensuring that passengers, regardless of their mobility limitations, receive the necessary assistance and support throughout their journey.