Passengers stranded as visually impaired persons protest at Lagos airport

Many passengers were stranded after they were prevented from accessing the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Monday following a protest by visually impaired persons.

Major access roads to the Lagos airport have been blocked since about 11 a.m. when the protest commenced on Monday, August 11, 2025.

The protest, which caused traffic congestion on access roads to the airport, was held by the visually impaired persons over the prolonged closure of their schools for over two years.

The protesters added that repeated appeals were not responded to by the government.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has, however, issued a travel advisory for passengers travelling to and from the ever-busy airport.

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The FAAN, in a statement, said: “This is a Travel Advisory for passengers and commuters to/from Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos.

“Due to an ongoing protest by the Farmcraft Centre for the Blind, traffic congestion is currently impacting access roads to the airport.

“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.

The Star