Motherland Launches Reimagined Airport Arrival Experience to Streamline Entry into Nigeria for December Travelers

Motherland has launched a reimagined airport arrival experience designed to transform how travelers enter Nigeria this December, making the journey home more seamless, efficient, and welcoming from the moment they land.

Rolling out across newly upgraded airport arrival terminals, the Motherland Airport Experience introduces a centralized arrival hub where travelers can complete essential services in one place, removing much of the friction that has traditionally defined the first hours back home.

At the center of the experience is First Bank, offering on-arrival banking services that allow travelers to open bank accounts, complete verification, and collect ATM cards immediately. This enables visitors to access funds, make payments, and move through the city with ease, without the need for repeat visits to bank branches.

The arrival hub also provides access to National Identification Number (NIN) registration and verification services, allowing returning Nigerians and diaspora visitors to complete key documentation requirements upon arrival.

In addition, Motherland has partnered with LAGRIDE to further streamline the arrival experience. Festival attendees and travelers who open a First Bank account at the airport will be eligible for a complimentary ride home, with rides covered up to ₦30,000, helping visitors move smoothly from the terminal into the city.

By integrating financial services, identity processing, and transportation into a single arrival touchpoint, Motherland is reimagining the welcome experience into Nigeria to reflect the needs of a global, modern Nigerian community.

“Coming home should not feel complicated,” the Motherland co-founders said. “The airport is the first point of contact with the country, and this experience was designed to make arrival smoother, more dignified, and more connected. We want people to land and immediately feel supported.”

The Motherland Airport Experience forms part of a broader effort to improve December travel and engagement, particularly for diaspora visitors arriving during peak season. With thousands of travelers expected to arrive through Lagos during Motherland week, the initiative aims to reduce congestion, streamline access to essential services, and create a more connected entry point into the country.

Through partnerships with First Bank, LAGRIDE, and key public-sector stakeholders, Motherland demonstrates how coordinated public-private collaboration can meaningfully improve the traveler experience while expanding access to critical services.

The Motherland Festival takes place December 18–20 in Lagos, bringing together culture, technology, investment, and celebration in a three-day series of experiences designed to reconnect people at home and across the diaspora.

Omah Lay, Layi Wasabi, Teniola Aladese, Seyi Vibez, The Cavemen, Odumodu Blvck, Qing Madi, Tunde Onakoya, and Olamide Olowe are among the leading voices across music, business, technology, and culture set to take the stage from December 18–20 at one of the most anticipated and innovative festivals Lagos has seen.