Assessment of the Flows of Passenger Movement at Nigeria International Terminal from 2007 to 2015

Abstract

This paper provides an assessment of the flows of passenger movement at the Nigeria International terminal between 2007-2015. The need to sustain flow across the various geopolitical zones encourages the establishment of the international terminal, which spans the geopolitical zone of the country; however, the characteristics and pattern of flow of these terminals are yet to be established. Therefore, this research provides the longitudinal dimension of assessment for ten years to examine the pattern of passenger flows and contribution to national development and cohesion. The methodology involves a longitudinal trend evaluation for ten years across the eight international terminals in the country. The data were analysed with descriptive statisics such as  percentages. The study reveals variation inflows across the terminal as some recorded a spontaneous increase in the passenger flow pattern, while some were erratic and inconsistent for the years considered. The last pattern reveals a stagnant trend across the period. Generally, there were significant improvements in passenger flows. The most terminal in the study provides consistent benefits for the purpose of their establishment and contributes to Nigeria's national integration and national development.