Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), the operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), celebrated its 16th anniversary with an art gallery launch at the terminal on May 6, 2023.
The management of the company expressed that the primary aim of the art gallery is to showcase Nigerian arts and culture, foster innovation, and provide a platform for young artists to engage with art enthusiasts and experts.
During a gallery tour led by Wilson Agu, whose artworks were prominently featured in the exhibition room, Dr. Wale Babalakin, the company’s Chairman, discussed the extensive efforts invested in establishing MMA2 as a fully functional terminal over the past 16 years.
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Babalakin emphasized that the terminal’s decision to uphold global standards was based on discipline and a deliberate plan to design a seamless facility.
Babalakin highlighted the significance of collaboration with world-class architects in the terminal’s design process.
He stated, “The design was a major assignment; we didn’t just start building. We sat down with the best architects in the world to design a terminal that would facilitate smooth flow. It is this flow that has made it easy for you to operate here.”
He elaborated on the terminal’s seamless functionality, from the car park to the boarding gates, ensuring passengers have a cohesive travel experience.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria attributed MMA2’s success to enforcing discipline among passengers.
He emphasized the terminal’s policy of preventing passengers from walking on the tarmac instead of providing bus transportation.
Describing the art gallery as the “parlour of the airport,” Wilson Agu, addressing journalists, shared his vision for the gallery to serve as a platform for Nigerian culture.
The primary objective of opening the gallery, according to Agu, is to promote arts, culture, and innovation while facilitating interactions between young artists, collectors, art enthusiasts, and connoisseurs.
He emphasized the significance of women in art, recognizing them as a source of inspiration and asserting that the appreciation of humanity should begin with women.
“MMA2 is a unique place and a trailblazer. It is the first of its kind in the country,” Agu expressed proudly.
He described the airport as a welcoming space for everyone and stressed its role as a primary showcase of Nigerian culture.
“It ought to be the foremost projector of our culture, which is meant to be the parlour of the country and the state,” Agu added.
He further emphasized the gallery’s purpose: to provide a platform for art to flourish, thrive, and engage with people.
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