MMA2 operator, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, has explained the recent increase in multi-storey car park tariffs at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, Lagos.
The operator said the hike is aimed at addressing congestion, discouraging long-term parking, and restoring space for legitimate airport users.
This is contained in a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, on Monday in Lagos.
Yinka-Olawuyi said MMA2 has maintained strong safety and security records among Nigeria’s airport terminals.
She said this has been achieved through monitoring, access control, and proactive management of terminal facilities, including the car park.
She added that the increasing number of long-stay vehicles has placed additional operational and security pressure on the facility.
“Prolonged parking has created operational challenges and reduced space for legitimate users at the multi-storey car park.
“Over time, the facility has been used for long stays, sometimes for days, months, or years, reducing availability for passengers,” Yinka-Olawuyi said.
She noted that passengers sometimes spend over 30 minutes searching for parking, causing missed flights and delays.
She added that congestion also builds around terminal drop-off and pick-up zones, affecting traffic flow and user experience.
According to her, the revised tariff is intended to discourage long-stay parking and improve turnover for legitimate users.
“The review is not revenue-driven but an operational necessity to restore order, reduce congestion, and ensure safety and efficiency,” she said.
Under the new rates, saloon cars now pay N3,500 for the first hour, up from N2,500, with N2,500 for subsequent hours.
SUVs now pay N4,000 for the first hour, up from N3,500, with N2,500 for subsequent hours, while buses pay N20,000, overnight parking costs N50,000, and lost tickets attract a N25,000 charge.
