Travelers Outraged as MMA2 Parking Rates Skyrocket from ₦6,000 to ₦50,000 Overnight

Lagos travelers protest as MMA2 overnight parking rates jump from ₦6,000 to ₦50,000. Critics call on Minister Festus Keyamo to intervene in the arbitrary hike.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 5:48 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Business Hallmark

Unprecedented Hike in Terminal 2 Parking Fees

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited and managed by Balosh, has sparked a public outcry following an extreme adjustment to its parking tariff. The rate for overnight parking, which was previously set at ₦6,000, has been abruptly increased to ₦50,000. Public affairs analysts and travelers have labeled the move as "mathematically irrational," questioning the justification for such a steep jump in a period of severe national economic pressure.

Impact on the Resilient Middle Class

For many Lagosians living in the suburbs, driving to the airport and leaving their vehicle in the multi-storey car park for a few days was the most cost-effective and secure way to travel. With the new ₦50,000 daily rate, a three-day trip now incurs a parking bill of ₦150,000—nearly half the price of some domestic return flight tickets. Critics argue that this pricing strategy effectively targets the middle class, making independent travel nearly impossible for those who do not have personal drivers to return their vehicles home.

The Context of Competing Economic Pressures

This fee hike comes at a time when Nigerians are already grappling with the rising cost of JetA1 fuel, which has pushed airfares to record highs. Additionally, the increasing price of petrol (PMS) has made app-hailing taxi services and regular airport cabs prohibitively expensive. There are growing suspicions among travelers that the airport authority may be collaborating with taxi unions to force passengers into using commercial transport by making private parking unaffordable.