NIGERIA (Abuja) – Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Chairperson of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Aviation, has criticized the present deplorable state of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos State.

Hon. Onyejeocha, who said this in Abuja yesterday, added that the committee would do better in its oversight function next year.

“Many people during Christmas entered this international airport in Lagos and are still sweating inside the terminal building, because the air conditioning system is not working properly.

“This is not right, how much will it take us to get our air conditioning system right and so many other things.”

“Nigerians should expect more proactive oversight. This means that what most people complained of in 2013 in the sector would be addressed in 2014.”

She commended the remodeling of airports across the country but said a lot needs to be done at the international wing of the Lagos Airport.

Regarding the Committee’s recommendation on the issue of Aviation Minister Stella Oduah’s purchase of bullet proof cars out of budget recommendation, She said the committee had submitted its recommendations to government.

 “Our work ended with the submission of the report on the floor of the House. We have finished our own work. It is left for the executive to do its own.”