FAAN Resumes Direct Cargo Revenue Collection at Lagos Airport After 15-Year Hiatus

Milestone Marks Renewed Focus on Efficiency and Transparency

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has resumed direct revenue collection at the cargo terminals of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, marking the end of a 15-year pause.

This landmark development was announced in a statement issued by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, via the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.

FAAN Officials Deployed to Cargo Release Points

According to the statement, FAAN officials from the Directorate of Cargo Development and Services are now stationed at the cargo release points of two major handlers — Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) and Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO).

“For the first time in over a decade, FAAN officials from the Directorate of Cargo Development and Services are now stationed at the cargo release points of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company and Skyway Aviation Handling Company warehouses to oversee real-time collection of accrued cargo charges,” the agency stated.

Partnership with Customs to Plug Revenue Leakages

The resumed operations are being carried out in close collaboration with the PTC Customs Area Command, led by Comptroller T. Awe. This partnership aims to close revenue gaps and reinforce accountability across Nigeria’s air cargo value chain.

“Working in close synergy with the PTC Customs Area Command, under the leadership of Comptroller T. Awe, this initiative has already begun to plug revenue leakages and ensure greater accountability across the air cargo value chain,” FAAN noted.

Driving Operational Reform Across the Aviation Sector

Describing the move as a “landmark achievement,” FAAN emphasized that this effort is part of a broader strategy to boost operational efficiency and inter-agency coordination within the aviation sector.

“This milestone is a testament to FAAN’s renewed commitment to operational efficiency, transparency, and inter-agency collaboration to enhance revenue performance and improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria’s aviation sector,” the statement read.

Lagos Breakthrough to Serve as Model Nationwide

FAAN confirmed that the breakthrough at MMIA is intended to serve as a blueprint for similar rollouts at other airports nationwide.

“The breakthrough at MMIA is expected to serve as a model for replication at other airports across the country, reflecting FAAN’s vision to optimise cargo operations and unlock new streams of value for the industry.”