NAGAFF, ANLCA, NAFFAC, Others Agree On FAAN’s  New Port Tariff At MMIA

By Roland Ekama

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reached an agreement with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on the proposed review of cargo port charges.

 

The agreement was achieved at a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, 9th February 2026, at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room, chaired by the Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr. Lekan Thomas.

According to a statement by Henry Agbebire, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection on Monday in Lagos, disclosed that “After constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised port charge of ₦15.00 per kilogram, representing a compromise from the earlier proposed ₦20.00/kg and an upward review of the existing ₦7.00/kg.

The statement added that the outcome reflects the spirit of dialogue, partnership, and shared responsibility.

 

It noted that “FAAN believes the resolution will enhance the ease of doing business at MMIA while supporting sustainable airport and cargo infrastructure development.

“The Authority reaffirms its commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement, the SEDI (Safety, Efficiency, Development and Innovation) principles, and the ongoing modernization of cargo terminal facilities.”

 

FAAN further appreciated the cooperation of the Customs Licensed Cargo Agents and looks forward to sustained collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s air cargo sector.

Recall that cargo agents operating at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, the Director of the Department of State Services, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, and other relevant authorities over a decision by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.

The cargo operators, working under the umbrellas of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics, and the National Association of Freight Forwarders and Consolidators, maintained that the planned demolition violated agreements reached with FAAN approximately 15 years ago regarding construction and occupation of the secretaries.

The dispute escalated after FAAN announced a review of cargo charges and issued a notice for agents to vacate their operational base at the airport. The authority’s new tariff increases rates from N7 per kilogrammes to N25 per kilogramme across all FAAN-controlled airports nationwide.