Compromise reached with cargo agents at Lagos airport as authority reviews tariff to support infrastructure and ease of doing business….
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has revised its proposed cargo port charge, reducing the rate to 15 naira per kilogram from the earlier proposed 20 naira per kilogram following consultations with industry stakeholders.
The decision was reached after a meeting between FAAN and customs-licensed cargo agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos during a review of cargo port charges.
Earlier, on January 29, FAAN had announced plans to implement a tariff increase from February 2, 2026, citing improved operational stability and efforts to plug major revenue leakages within its system.
Industry sources had indicated that the planned adjustment would affect several categories, including port charges, import and export air cargo, transshipments, and cargo vehicle surcharges. Under the proposal, the port charge was expected to rise from 7 naira to 20 naira per kilogram, while air cargo fees would increase from 5 naira to 15 naira per kilogram. Charges for transshipment, courier, and perishable goods were also expected to increase from 20 naira to 40 naira.
The proposal, however, faced opposition from cargo agents, who warned that higher charges could negatively impact the cargo business and related sectors across the country.
Providing an update in a statement issued on Tuesday, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said the revised rate followed extensive deliberations at a stakeholders’ meeting held on February 9 at the MMIA Terminal 2 conference room.
According to him, both parties agreed on a new port charge of 15 naira per kilogram, representing a middle ground between the initially proposed 20 naira and the existing 7 naira.
He said the outcome demonstrated a spirit of dialogue, partnership, and shared responsibility between the authority and industry operators.
Agbebire noted that FAAN expects the resolution to improve ease of doing business at the airport while supporting the sustainable development of airport and cargo infrastructure.
The authority also reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing stakeholder engagement, adherence to its SEDI principles — Safety, Efficiency, Development, and Innovation — and the continued modernisation of cargo terminal facilities.
FAAN expressed appreciation to the customs-licensed cargo agents for their cooperation and emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration in strengthening Nigeria’s air cargo sector.
The authority had earlier, on June 23, 2025, announced a broader tariff review, attributing the move to financial losses linked to outdated charges.
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