NIGERIA: International Airport Gets Its’ Own Menorahs

Chabad of Lagos, Nigeria directed by Rabbi Mendy and Mazal Sternbach worked closely with the Managing Director of FAAN (Federal Airport Authority Nigeria) Mr. Mohamed Mammam, Corporate Affairs, amongst other federal agencies to place several Chanuka Menorahs around the Nigerian airport.

What usually would take weeks of bureaucracy was settled over the weekend thanks to the personal attention given by the MD of FAAN.

The Lagos airport serves as the primary entry point for the hundreds of Jewish monthly passengers.

While the menorahs were being installed, Rabbi Sternbach received a call from the MD stating that he’s been watching the installation over the security cameras and he wants to place the Menorahs in the new terminal as well!

All told, the Chabad placed 11 menorahs around the Lagos, the most populated city in Africa.

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