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FAAN, Customs cargo agent reach deal on port charge tariffs at MMIA
After weeks of tension and protests that disrupted operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Customs Licensed Cargo Agents have officially reached a compromise on new cargo port charges.
The agreement was achieved at a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, February 2026, at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room, chaired by the Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr Lekan Thomas.
The parties settled on a middle-ground rate to balance infrastructure funding needs with the operational costs of agents:
After constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised port charge of ₦15.00 per kilogram, representing a compromise between the earlier proposed ₦20.00/kg and the existing ₦7.00/kg.
The outcome reflects the spirit of dialogue, partnership, and shared responsibility.
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 modernisation of cargo terminal facilities.
FAAN appreciates the cooperation of the Customs Licensed Cargo Agents and looks forward to sustained collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s air cargo sector.
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