The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reached an agreement with Customs Licensed Cargo Agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on the proposed review of cargo port charges.
City Business News reports that the agreement was reached at 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 key players in the air cargo value chain.
Following extensive and constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised cargo port charge of ₦15.00 per kilogram. The new rate represents a compromise between the earlier proposed ₦20.00 per kilogram and the existing ₦7.00 per kilogram, reflecting a balanced outcome driven by dialogue, partnership, and shared responsibility.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mr. Henry Agbebire, the Authority expressed confidence that the resolution would positively impact cargo operations at the airport.
According to the statement, “FAAN believes the resolution will enhance the ease of doing business at MMIA while supporting sustainable airport and cargo infrastructure development.”
FAAN reaffirmed its commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement, adherence to its SEDI principles—Safety, Efficiency, Development and Innovation—and the ongoing modernization of cargo terminal facilities across the country.
The Authority also commended the Customs Licensed Cargo Agents for their cooperation and understanding, noting that sustained collaboration remains critical to advancing Nigeria’s air cargo sector and strengthening the country’s position as a regional logistics hub.
