{
  "id": 16263593,
  "title": "Babalakin Hails Tinubu Over Resolution of 19-year MMA2 Dispute, Pledges Jobs for Nigerians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/babalakin-hails-tinubu-over-resolution-of-19-year-mma2-dispute",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T02:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/24/babalakin-hails-tinubu-over-resolution-of-19-year-mma2-dispute-pledges-jobs-for-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Wale Babalakin, SAN, Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), has praised President Bola Tinubu for resolving the 19-year dispute over Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2). The settlement is a \"victory for Nigeria,\" according to Babalakin, and the BASL pledges to adhere to its obligations under the agreement and pursue projects that will create quality employment opportunities for Nigerians. The signing ceremony involving the Federal Government, FAAN, BASL, and Stabilini Visinoni Limited concluded a dispute lasting over 18 years. Babalakin attributes the breakthrough to Tinubu's intervention through the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN. He emphasizes that the resolution will send a positive signal to investors and strengthen confidence in Nigeria's investment environment. The agreement will facilitate the development of key projects at MMA2, such as the hotel and conference centre, regional flight operations, and the expansion of the airport apron, leading to employment opportunities in various sectors. The resolution addresses outstanding issues from the parties' longstanding commercial relationship, including matters concerning the General Aviation Terminal (GAT). Babalakin assures that BASL will fulfil its obligations and work constructively with the relevant parties to translate the settlement into tangible results.",
  "summary": "Dike Onwuamaeze The Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), Dr. Wale Babalakin, SAN, has commended President Bola Tinubu for facilitating the resolution of the longstanding dispute surrounding the Murtala",
  "key_points": [
    "President Tinubu resolves 19-year MMA2 dispute, praising intervention by Keyamo",
    "BASL pledges to fulfill obligations and create Nigerian employment opportunities",
    "Agreement enables MMA2 development projects, boosting investment confidence"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}