In a statement released on the Authority’s official X page on Tuesday, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, confirmed the new tariff, describing it as a compromise aimed at resolving the ongoing disagreement.
The revision ends a dispute sparked by Customs Licensed Cargo Agents who rejected an earlier proposal to raise the charge from N7 per kilogram (in place since 2008) to N20 per kilogram. The resistance had led to interruptions in cargo movement and warehouse operations, prompting FAAN to engage stakeholders in negotiation.
The agreement was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the MMIA Terminal 2 Conference Room, chaired by FAAN’s Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr. Lekan Thomas.
“After constructive deliberations, both parties agreed on a revised port charge of N15.00 per kilogramme, representing a compromise on their earlier proposed N20.00/kg and an upward review of the existing N7.00/kg,” the statement said.
FAAN explained that the revised rate is expected to calm tensions within the air cargo value chain, reopen stalled warehouses, and balance the authority’s infrastructure funding needs with operators’ cost concerns. The adjustment is also aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business at MMIA while supporting sustainable development and modernization of the airport’s cargo facilities.