BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, has become the first recipient of the Nigeria Transport Summit Signature Recognition instituted by JustAlive Communications Limited for its contribution to the development of Nigeria’s aviation industry.
The recognition was presented at the Second Nigeria Transport Summit held on October 23, 2026, at Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, under the theme, “Navigating Global Disruptions and the Road Ahead: Mobility, Energy and Trade Facilitation for a Resilient Future.”
The annual summit, organised by JustAlive Communications Limited, publishers of JustNet News, brings together stakeholders across the transport industry to discuss challenges, exchange ideas and explore policies and strategies for the growth of the sector.
BASL was selected for the inaugural Transport Spotlight in recognition of its role in developing and managing MMA2 through private-sector investment, infrastructure development and airport operations.
The presentation featured a documentary on MMA2 and an interactive session with BASL executives, who shared insights into the terminal’s operations, safety management, infrastructure development and innovations in airport management.
The session, moderated by media veteran, Mr. Ewos Iroro, featured BASL’s Head of Safety, Mrs. Nafisat Adeniran, and Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi.
Speaking on safety management, Adeniran said safety considerations were incorporated into the design, construction and daily operations of the terminal to ensure compliance with established standards.
She explained that the provision of fire-safety equipment and other protective facilities was guided by risk assessments, while the company’s safety management systems were regularly reviewed to address operational changes and emerging industry trends.
According to her, MMA2 conducts two major risk assessments annually, one in the first quarter and another towards the end of the year.
The assessments help the company identify operational gaps, evaluate available resources and determine additional measures needed to maintain safety standards.
She stressed that maintaining a safe airport environment required the collective involvement of all stakeholders, rather than the terminal operator alone.
Adeniran said BASL regularly engaged, trained and empowered stakeholders, including offering free fire-safety training to improve safety awareness and preparedness.
“We ensure we engage our stakeholders, we empower and also train them for free on fire training. This is because their involvement and participation is very key in our assessment,” she said.
On the recent agreements signed under the supervision of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to resolve longstanding disputes involving the Federal Government, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), BASL and Stabilini Visinoni Limited, Yinka-Olawuyi expressed optimism about the future of the concession agreement.
She said resolving the disputes would create room for the agreement to achieve its full potential through increased economic activities, fresh investments and job creation.
Earlier, the Convener of the summit and Managing Director of JustAlive Communications Limited, Mrs. Pearl Ngwama, said the Transport Spotlight initiative was introduced to recognise private-sector organisations making significant contributions to Nigeria’s transport industry.
She explained that the initiative was designed to make the annual summit more than a platform for discussions and policy recommendations by documenting the achievements and experiences of organisations whose contributions could provide useful lessons for the industry.
Ngwama noted that government alone could not provide all the resources and expertise required to develop transport infrastructure, improve services and drive innovation, making private-sector investment essential to the sector’s growth.
“The idea is simple but significant: to recognise and document organisations whose achievements, innovations and contributions offer valuable lessons for Nigeria’s transport industry,” she said.
She added that the recognition was not a conventional competitive award but an acknowledgement of an organisation’s achievements, impact, challenges and potential to inspire development across the industry.
According to her, the documentary-style presentation would examine the stories behind featured organisations, including their vision, innovations, operational experiences and contributions to national development.
“This year, we are proud to feature Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, Lagos,” she said.
Ngwama disclosed that the initiative would become a permanent feature of the annual summit, with plans to recognise outstanding private-sector contributions across aviation, maritime, rail, road transport, inland waterways, logistics and other related sectors.
At the end of the presentation, BASL received the Nigeria Transport Summit Recognition Scroll of Excellence, becoming the first organisation to be featured and honoured under the initiative.
The scroll recognised the company’s contribution to aviation infrastructure, airport management and passenger services, describing its experience at MMA2 as an important example of private-sector participation in Nigeria’s transport infrastructure development.
The recognition was presented to BASL by the Chairman of the summit, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh.
Through the initiative, JustAlive Communications Limited said it aims to document successful private-sector investments, showcase organisations contributing to the country’s transport development and encourage greater investment, innovation and improved service delivery across the industry.
Olapeju is a journalist and aviation reporter.
