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President Bola Tinubu halts FAAN’s cashless policy just four days after rollout.
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Digital payment mandate caused severe traffic jams, long queues, and missed flights at Lagos and Abuja airports.
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Aviation ministry and FAAN instructed to create a more passenger-friendly system balancing convenience and revenue transparency.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate suspension of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) cashless policy, which had sparked nationwide airport congestion.
The policy, launched on March 1, required digital payments using ‘Go Cashless’ cards or POS systems for access gates, parking, and lounges.
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Its implementation led to gridlocks at major airports, including Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, leaving motorists stranded and passengers missing flights.
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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, confirmed the suspension during a briefing of State House correspondents, following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Tinubu.
The President instructed the aviation ministry and FAAN leadership to halt implementation and “go back to the drawing board” to devise a system that ensures revenue transparency while prioritizing passenger convenience.
