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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reduced the proposed cargo port charge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, to ₦15 per kilogram following negotiations with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents.
FAAN disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday signed by its spokesperson, Henry Agbebire.
The authority had last month announced a proposed cargo port charge of ₦20 per kilogram, an increase from the existing ₦7 per kilogram, a move that drew concerns from licensed cargo agents and freight forwarders operating at airports across the country.
Explaining the initial proposal, FAAN said the tariff review was driven by economic pressures and long-standing static charges.
“FAAN has increased tariffs after careful consideration of current economic realities. Our tariffs have remained static since 2008,” the authority said.
It added that over the past 18 years, Nigeria has experienced significant inflation (approximately 287%) and a drastic depreciation of the naira.
This adjustment, according to FAAN, is essential to sustain and upgrade critical airport infrastructure, which has become financially unsustainable under the old rates.
Following calls by cargo agents for dialogue, a stakeholders’ meeting was held on Monday at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room.
The meeting was chaired by FAAN’s Director of Cargo Development and Services, Lekan Thomas.
Following discussions, FAAN revealed that a revised cargo port fee of ₦15 per kilogramme was agreed upon by both parties.
“After constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised port charge of 15.00 per kilogram, representing a compromise from the earlier proposed N20.00/kg and an upward review of the existing 7.00/kg,” the statement said.
According to FAAN, the outcome reflects “the spirit of dialogue, partnership, and shared responsibility” between the authority and cargo operators.
FAAN said the resolution would enhance the ease of doing business at MMIA while supporting sustainable airport and cargo infrastructure development.
The authority also reaffirmed its commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement, its Safety, Efficiency, Development and Innovation (SEDI) principles, and the ongoing modernisation of cargo terminal facilities.
FAAN also appreciated the Customs Licensed Cargo Agents for their cooperation and said it looked forward to continued collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s air cargo sector.
