MMA2 named best Cargo Airport in Nigeria

…as ag. COO Jibodu honoured as top air cargo personality

Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), managed by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, has received significant recognition at the recent CHINET Awards and the 21st AKWAABA African Travel Market.

The airport was named Best Cargo Airport in Nigeria, while Remi Jibodu, Acting Chief Operating Officer was honoured as one of the Top 50 Air Cargo Personalities in Nigeria. This recognition highlights MMA2’s dedication to providing an exceptional airport experience and its innovative approach to cargo operations.

CHINET, known as West Africa’s only international aviation cargo event, continues to be a key player in promoting Africa’s air cargo business.

Jibodu’s award specifically acknowledges his investment in the air cargo business and his exemplary leadership. These recent honors reinforce MMA2’s established reputation for excellence within the Nigerian aviation sector.

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Speaking at the event, Remi Jibodu, COO and Head of Aeronautics and Cargo Services at BASL, said, “the air cargo sector faces challenges such as weak digital presence, fragmented processes, low awareness, and limited dedicated freighter capacity.

“To unlock its full potential, we must invest in robust digital platforms that integrate the logistics ecosystem end-to-end, incentivize fleet and capacity development through innovative financing models, and adopt a collaborative P3 approach. Only then can we deliver the speed, transparency, and reliability the market demands.”

Also reacting to the awards, Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, head, corporate communications (BASL), said, “This recognition is another reminder that excellence is a journey, not a destination. At MMA2, we have consistently raised the bar in creating seamless passenger experience, and we are extending the same culture of continuous improvement to our cargo operations.

“Beyond serving traveling passengers, we are committed to providing the right infrastructure and support systems that facilitate trade, strengthen logistics, and contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth.”

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.