The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has expressed satisfaction with the improved vehicular movement recorded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja access gate since the introduction of the hybrid payment option.
During a visit to the airport on 13th March, 2026, he noted that the hybrid payment system serves as an interim measure while the Ministry continues engagements with concessionaires to deploy a fully automated and electronic access gate system across Nigeria’s airports.
The visit followed the Ministry’s directive restoring the hybrid payment arrangement, which allows both cash and electronic payments, after the earlier suspension of the fully cashless access gate system in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
During the inspection, the Minister observed the flow of vehicular traffic at the gates and interacted with officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) responsible for overseeing the implementation of the new arrangement. He expressed satisfaction with the improved vehicular movement recorded since the introduction of the hybrid payment option.
The Minister commended the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, and FAAN management team for the swift operational adjustments made to ease congestion and improve access into the airport.
Keyamo also highlighted ongoing considerations for operational improvements, including the introduction of dedicated lanes for cash payments to further minimize traffic build-up at the gates.
The inspection underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring efficient airport access, reducing traffic congestion, revenue generation, and enhancing the overall travel experience for airport users.
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