MMA2 Explains Reasons Behind Increase in Parking Tariff

The company responsible for managing Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) in Lagos, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, has explained the recent hike in parking fees at its multi-storey car park.

The operator said the hike addresses congestion, discourages long-term parking, and restores space for legitimate airport users.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, 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 is achieved through monitoring, access control, and proactive management of terminal facilities, including the car park.

She said increasing long-stay vehicles have placed additional operational and security pressures on the facility.

She said: “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 days, months, or years, reducing availability for passengers.” 

Yinka-Olawuyi noted passengers sometimes spend over 30 minutes searching for parking, causing missed flights and delays.

She said congestion also builds around terminal drop-off and pick-up zones, affecting traffic flow and experience.

According to her, the revised tariff aims to discourage long-stay parking and improve turnover for legitimate users.

She added: “The review is not revenue-driven but an operational necessity to restore order, reduce congestion, and ensure safety and efficiency.”

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; buses pay N20,000; overnight, N50,000; and lost tickets N25,000.