Bi-Courtney Aviation Services rebuff alleged extortion at MMA2 Terminal

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services has rebuffed the alleged Extortion at MMA2 Terminal being circulated via a video by Mr. Akatugba stating that MMA 2 extorted money from him.

A statement issued by Oluwatosin Onalaja, Head, Corporate Communications, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited and made available to Gentechnews read: The attention of the Corporate Communications Department has been drawn to a video by a Mr. Akatugba stating that MMA 2 extorted money from him. Our response is as follows:

1. MMA2 strives to maintain a disciplined environment. It is a well-advertised position in the media, and there are signages within the drop-off zone that you do not pick up passengers in the area. The gentleman picked up a passenger from the said drop-off zone, even though he was cautioned and warned not to do so. Thus, he contravened clearly displayed regulations. If we allow passengers to be picked up at the drop off zone, it will create serious traffic and probably a stampede at the terminal. Our actions are in the best interest of the traveling public. It should also be noted that the No Pick- Up law was effected at the MMA2 terminal in July 2021. It is not a new law.
2. As admitted by the complainant, the implementation of the policy is concessioned out to a company. (This company is NOT owned by Dr. Wale Babalakin, as claimed by the complainant.)
3. For many who are familiar with online bank transactions, it would be logical to understand the situation Mr. Akatugba spoke of. The debit may have left his account in all honesty, but it may as well have been delayed in reaching the destination account. Unfortunately, this network delay is a regular occurrence many can relate to. It was not a situation manufactured by BASL or Done Right, as Mr.Akatugba alleged.
4. We will not relent in our efforts to run the best terminal in Nigeria and to improve our services, while expecting all users of the terminal to comply with the laws and regulations put in place for their comfort, safety and security. Also, in times past, our customers have experienced similar dispense errors. They cordially informed us of the situation, and we did our part to resolve it as quickly as possible. Our response to such occurrences remains unchanged.