FAAN–Cargo Agents Strike ₦15/kg Deal to Ease Business at MMIA

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that it has reached a mutually agreed resolution with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents on the review of cargo port charges at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, in a move expected to stabilise operations and strengthen Nigeria’s air cargo ecosystem.

Speaking on the outcome, Mr. Henry Agbebire, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, said the agreement was achieved during 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, and brought together critical players within the cargo value chain for constructive engagement.

According to Agbebire, deliberations at the meeting produced a consensus on a revised cargo port charge of ₦15.00 per kilogram, representing a compromise between FAAN’s earlier proposed ₦20.00/kg and the previous ₦7.00/kg rate that had been in place.

He noted that the resolution reflects a shared commitment by both FAAN and cargo agents to balance operational sustainability with the need to maintain a cost-efficient environment for businesses relying on air freight services.

Agbebire explained that the agreement is expected to enhance the ease of doing business at MMIA, while also supporting sustainable airport infrastructure and cargo terminal development, in line with FAAN’s broader modernization agenda.

He further emphasized that the outcome aligns with FAAN’s **SEDI framework—Safety, Efficiency, Development, and Innovation—**which continues to guide reforms across Nigeria’s airport system, particularly in cargo handling, logistics efficiency, and stakeholder collaboration.

Industry stakeholders view the consensus as a positive signal for trade facilitation, export competitiveness, and investor confidence, especially as Nigeria seeks to position aviation logistics as a strategic driver of regional commerce under continental trade integration frameworks.

Agbebire added that FAAN appreciates the cooperation shown by the Customs Licensed Cargo Agents throughout the engagement process and remains committed to continuous dialogue, transparency, and partnership aimed at advancing a resilient, efficient, and globally competitive air cargo sector.

The agreement marks another step in FAAN’s ongoing efforts to create a predictable regulatory and pricing environment capable of unlocking the full economic potential of Nigeria’s aviation logistics industry.

FAAN and Customs Licensed Cargo Agents have agreed on a ₦15/kg cargo port charge at MMIA. Director Henry Agbebire says the deal will enhance ease of doing business, support infrastructure development, and strengthen Nigeria’s air cargo sector.