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  • SPAR opens new store in MMA2

    SPAR, the largest chain of hypermarket stores in Nigeria, has opened its new SPAR store at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Domestic Terminal II, known as MMA2 Terminal.

    SPAR in MMA2 stocks products, ranging from grocery, bakery, butchery, fruits and vegetables, hot meals, wine and spirits, fast-moving consumer goods, small home appliances, consumer electronics, mobile phones, laptops and tablets, perfumes, watches and jewellery.

    The Group Head, Human Resource (HR), for the Artee Group, franchisees of the SPAR International brand in Nigeria, Alhaji Kunle Hamzat, said: “SPAR store in MM2 was conceived and designed to cater to the air traffic passengers and employees working in and around the airport terminals and the residential areas adjacent to the airport terminals. The product assortment of over 5,200 items was hand-picked by SPAR to meet the various needs of all consumers.”

    He said SPAR has also added new items to its product offering such as ready-to-drink tea, coffee and chocolate, as well as hot beverages, pop corn and fresh juice to cater to the people on the move.

    SPAR as a hypermarket brand, takes cognizance of the various  shopping missions and adapts its products and services in respect of choice, quality, service and value to translate the entire shopping experience in to a world-class one.

    “SPAR is the only retail chain in Nigeria with shopper loyalty programme called SPAR Reward Card. The members of the programme enjoy reward points on every shopping. Shoppers accumulate the reward points, which can then be redeemed against purchase of any item from SPAR,” he said.

    He continued: “Reward Cards can be used in any SPAR store across Nigeria to earn and redeem reward points. SPAR plans to take the programme to a whole new level by introducing exclusive offers for Reward Card Programme members. The shoppers in MMA2 can enrol for the Reward Card programme from day one and start enjoying the exclusive benefits.”

  • Chidoka hails MMA2 on world-class facilities

    Chidoka hails MMA2 on world-class facilities

    Bi-courtney Aviation Services Ltd (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2), yesterday inaugurated the Common User Passenger Processing System (CUPPS), the first self-check-in facility in Nigeria.

    Speaking at the event, Aviation Minister, Chief Osita Chidoka, who inaugurated the facility and other technology-driven projects, said MMA2 had set the pace for others to follow in terminal operations in the country.

    The event marked the eighth anniversary of MMA2.

    Chidoka noted that in dealing with issues in the aviation industry, the passengers, processes and technology were key factors to make travel seamless for the passengers.

    He lamented that domestic airlines lacked good passenger services, noting that in April alone, activities in the aviation industry dropped to 17 per cent.

    He added that one of the problems could be as a result of fuel scarcity that has bedevilled the industry.

    According to him, with the deployment of facilities that aid easy travel experiences by Bi Courtney Aviation Limited, the company was maintaining its status as the best airport terminal in the country.

    “MMA2 has offered a template to the Nigerian government to improve our airport, adding that apart from passengers rating the MMA2 as one of the best airport terminal in Nigeria, ground handlers, pilots and other operators also said that MMA2 was a befitting airport terminal,” said Chidoka.

    Expressing his gratitude, Chairman of BASL Dr. Wale Babalakin said the company would continue to improve the terminal with adequate facilities to ensure seamless travel experiences of the passengers.

    Babalakin said he was impressed that the minister acknowledged the fact that MMA2 “is the best airport terminal in the country”.

    He said: “Aviation is global and Nigeria will strive to compete favourably in the international scene.

    “We thank the minister of aviation for his sincerity for acknowledging that MMA2 is the best airport terminal in Nigeria. Aviation is international, we must seek to comply with international standard and even exceed it.”

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BASL Mr. Christophe Pennick said the company had taken a big step to improve flying experience.

    He added that using a self-service machine would enable the passengers to do their check-in speedily without having to go through long queues.

    His words: “We have invested heavily in equipment like the elevator, the paxtrack system and we have an automated car park which can handle about 800 cars per day. We have increased check-in counters from 21 to 45, and put in place Baggage Reconciliatory System (BRS) as recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

    “By August, we are going to have 21 Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) compared to what we have now, which is 6. We are going to create our own Ambulance and clinic.”

  • MMA2 gets escalators, automated Car Park

    MMA2 gets escalators, automated Car Park

    As part of its determination to change the face of terminal operations in the country and bring the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) to world standard, the management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of MMA2, has begun the installation of new escalators at the terminal to lessen the burden of passengers and other airport users.

    Besides, the company says its Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) has been fully automated in a bid to make using the facility easier. MMA2 is the only airport terminal in the country with an MSCP, which can accommodate about 800 parked cars at once.

    A statement by the spokesman of BASL, Chief Steve Omolale, said that two new Mitsulift escalators are being installed to replace the old ones at MMA2, adding that this was part of the infrastructure renewal scheme embarked upon by the firm in the terminal.

    It further said that Bi-Courtney has positioned some of its employees close to the installation sites to give information and also assist passengers and other airport users to ensure a hitch-free exercise.

    The statement added: “Such employees, who adorn orange-colour reflective jackets are strategically positioned close to the escalator landing to courteously direct passengers and airport users to use other alternative routes within the terminal to their destinations, while the multi-million dollar project is ongoing. We, therefore, appeal to all airport users to follow their instructions, while we will do all that is humanly possible to complete the installation sooner than expected”.

    While explaining how the new automation at the car park works, Omolale said each of the three floors of the four-floor car park has a full automated entry and exit barriers and column gates.

  • Bi-Courtney opens new clinic at MMA2

    Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has opened a new clinic at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2).

    The company said this would further make MMA2 a safe and passenger-focused airport terminal.

    BASL has acquired a new ambulance with modern facilities, such as emergency trolley, couch oxygen cylinder, drip stand, weighing scale and Automated External Defibrillator, among others, to complement the clinic.

    A statement yesterday by BASL’s Public Relations Officer Chief Steve Omolale said the clinic had begun operations at the arrival hall.

    The statement said passengers, airport users and workers had started using the facility.

    It added that the clinic, which is being managed by Health Assurance Consultants (HAC), also had professional health workers.

    The statement said organisations in the terminal had begun negotiating with the management of the clinic to provide medical services to their workers.

    It urged passengers, terminal users and firms operating in and around MMA2 to use the clinic to check their health status.

    The statement also said the facility is among the projects to raise the standard of MMA2, adding that “more of such projects would be unveiled in the weeks ahead …to ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of passengers”.

     

     

  • First Nation Airlines resumes flight operations

    First Nation Airlines resumes flight operations

    More than one year after it suspended flight operations, First Nation Airlines resumed operations yesterday.

    The first flight of the airline took off to Abuja from the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), Lagos about 11.15am on one of its new Airbus’ A319 aircraft.

    The passengers were welcomed with smiles by the elated members of staff of the airline, who assured them that the state-of-the-art aircraft would provide alternative and better flying experience for those who want to fly in them.

    Many of the Abuja-bound passengers who were aware that the airline would resume flight operations yesterday had either booked their tickets online or had arrived at MMA2 very early in the morning to procure their tickets.