The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reached a consensus with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on the review of cargo port charges, ending weeks of consultations with a mutually acceptable tariff.
The agreement was sealed at a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday February 9, 2026, at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room. The session was chaired by the Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr. Lekan Thomas, and brought together key operators in the airport cargo value chain.
After extensive and constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised port charge of ₦15 per kilogramme, a compromise between FAAN’s earlier proposal of ₦20/kg and the existing ₦7/kg. The new rate represents a balanced upward adjustment designed to support infrastructure growth while easing the burden on cargo operators.
FAAN said the resolution underscores the spirit of dialogue, partnership and shared responsibility between the Authority and industry stakeholders.
According to FAAN, the agreement will enhance the ease of doing business at MMIA and strengthen the sustainability of airport and cargo terminal infrastructure. The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement, adherence to its SEDI principles — Safety, Efficiency, Development and Innovation , and the ongoing modernisation of cargo handling facilities across the airport system.
FAAN also commended the cooperation and professionalism of the Customs Licensed Cargo Agents, expressing optimism that sustained collaboration will further advance Nigeria’s air cargo sector and improve service delivery at the nation’s premier gateway.
The Authority assured stakeholders of its readiness to keep working closely with operators to build a more efficient, competitive and business-friendly air cargo environment at MMIA and beyond.