BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Customs Licensed Cargo Agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, have reached a consensus on the long-debated review of cargo port charges, paving the way for smoother operations at the nation’s busiest airport.
The agreement was sealed at a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room. The meeting was chaired by the Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr. Lekan Thomas.
After extensive deliberations, both sides agreed on a revised port charge of ₦15 per kilogram, a middle ground between FAAN’s earlier proposal of ₦20/kg and the existing ₦7/kg tariff. The compromise, according to FAAN, reflects “the spirit of dialogue, partnership and shared responsibility” among industry players.
FAAN said the resolution is expected to improve the ease of doing business at MMIA while ensuring sustainable funding for airport and cargo infrastructure development.
The Authority also reiterated its commitment to continuous engagement with stakeholders, adherence to its SEDI principles—Safety, Efficiency, Development and Innovation, and the ongoing modernisation of cargo terminal facilities across the airport.
FAAN expressed appreciation to the Customs Licensed Cargo Agents for their cooperation and constructive input throughout the negotiations, noting that sustained collaboration remains critical to strengthening Nigeria’s air cargo value chain and positioning the sector for long-term growth.
Olapeju is a journalist and aviation reporter.
