FACT! “Why Increasing Flight ticket Fare Even as we All know Roads Are Not good, cars  Are following bush, why can’t we make things easier in Nigeria” – Man Lament over stranded passengers at the Airport

Passengers at a Nigerian airport have reportedly expressed frustration following a sharp increase in airfares, with the cost of a ticket rising from about ₦130,000 to ₦225,000.
The situation has reportedly left some travellers stranded at the airport, as many passengers who had planned their journeys around the lower fare could no longer afford the increased ticket price.
In the circulating video , a man at the airport was seen lamenting the development, highlighting the difficult choices facing travellers who depend on air transportation, particularly when road travel remains challenging in many parts of Nigeria.
The reported ₦95,000 increase has triggered concerns about the affordability and accessibility of domestic air travel. For passengers travelling for work, emergencies, family commitments or other important engagements, sudden fare increases can create serious financial pressure.
The situation is even more concerning for travellers who may be reluctant to use road transportation because of poor road networks, long travel times, insecurity and the condition of some major highways across the country.
For many Nigerians, air travel is often considered a faster and safer alternative to long-distance road journeys. However, when ticket prices rise significantly, passengers may be forced to reconsider their travel plans or endure difficult road journeys.
The development has also renewed calls for improvements in Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure. Stakeholders have repeatedly stressed the need for better roads, safer highways and a more affordable and efficient aviation sector.
As passengers continue to grapple with rising transportation costs, the latest airport situation highlights a broader challenge facing Nigerians: the difficulty of moving between cities affordably and safely.
For travellers already affected by the fare increase, the immediate concern remains finding an affordable way to reach their destinations amid limited alternatives.