FAAN MD commissions cargo processing facility at Lagos Airport

Air cargo processing in Nigeria has received a boost as the Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, today, May 9, 2025  commissioned a new domestic cargo terminal at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) in Lagos Airport.

Performing the commissioning, Kuku said this marks a significant milestone in the FAAN’s drive to modernise aviation logistics.

This initiative was led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo under the Directorate of Cargo Development and Services, headed by Mr. Lekan Thomas aims to boost export activities and strengthen Nigeria’s cargo infrastructure.

The terminal is designed to improve cargo handling operations’ efficiency, scalability, and connectivity. As e-commerce and agricultural exports rise, the facility offers reliable and secure logistics, helping to reduce bottlenecks and supporting businesses nationwide. It also positions Lagos as a central cargo hub, which is expected to attract more national and international freight operators.

The FAAN MD, represented by Ms. Joy Agunbiade, the Director of Commercial and Business Development, saidp lans were underway to replicate this model across other states, including Abuja, Kano, Jos, Niger, and Port Harcourt expanding access to modern cargo processing across the country.

She said “This effort aligns with FAAN’s strategic roadmap to decentralise and optimise cargo movement.”