Harboursandport.com: Lagos, Nigeria — January 27, 2026 — The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN has issued an immediate quit notice to the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, and other freight forwarding groups occupying spaces at the Hajj & Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, MMA, Ikeja, Lagos.
In a letter dated January 27, 2026, and signed by Olatokunbo Arewa, Airport Manager and Regional General Manager (Southwest), FAAN reminded the associations of an earlier directive issued on April 30, 2025, instructing them to vacate the premises. The Authority noted that despite the directive, the groups had failed to comply.
The latest notice, referenced FAAN/MMA/RGM/HCT.A/14/Vol. 9, ordered the associations to vacate the premises immediately. FAAN warned that failure to comply would result in enforcement action without further notice.
“You are required to vacate the said premises with immediate effect, failing which the Authority shall proceed to enforce compliance without further notice. Ensure all persons and personal belongings are removed without delay,” the letter stated.
The development signals FAAN’s determination to reclaim control of the Hajj & Cargo Terminal facilities, which have long been occupied by freight forwarding associations. The Authority has not yet disclosed its plans for the vacated spaces, but industry stakeholders say the move could be linked to ongoing efforts to restructure airport operations and improve efficiency at Nigeria’s busiest aviation hub.
This directive is expected to spark reactions from the affected associations, who have historically played significant roles in cargo handling and customs-related activities at the terminal.
In a joint response dated January 30, 2026, the four freight forwarding associations — ANLCA, NAGAFF, APFFLON, and NAFFAC — under the umbrella of the Quadripartite Association, rejected FAAN’s recent actions and raised concerns over a proposed port charge increment.
The associations opposed FAAN’s plan to increase port charges from N7.00 per kilogram to N20.00 per kilogram effective February 2, 2026.
They therefore emphasized that while they recognize the need for periodic tariff reviews to sustain aviation services, such changes must be reached through mutual agreement with stakeholders.
The associations revealed that they had requested a meeting with FAAN’s Directorate of Cargo Services on January 30, 2026, but the request was declined via a telephone call.
They urged their members to remain calm and assured that they would continue engaging FAAN constructively, while calling on the Authority to halt what they described as a “hurried decision.”
The associations expressed optimism that dialogue would soon be convened to reach a peaceful agreement.
The statement was signed by Temitope Akindele, Chairman, ANLCA; Udo Udoka, Chairman, NAGAFF; Quadri Olorunfunmi, Chairman, AFFFLON and Abu Adbul, Chairman, NAFFAC.
The standoff between FAAN and the freight forwarding associations highlights growing tensions over airport space management and rising operational costs. With FAAN insisting on immediate compliance and the associations calling for dialogue, the coming weeks may prove decisive for cargo operations at MMA.
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