FG declares NAIA first fully cashless airport in Nigeria

By Nnasom David

The Federal Government has declared the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, arsenic Nigeria’s archetypal afloat cashless airport.

This follows the nationwide rollout of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) “Operation Go Cashless” initiative.

Speaking astatine the authoritative motorboat successful Abuja connected Sunday, FAAN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, described the improvement arsenic “a pivotal infinitesimal successful modernising Nigeria’s aviation sector”, noting that it represents much than a technological upgrade but “a cardinal enhancement of the rider experience.”

Kuku announced that effectual September 29, 2025 FAAN began phasing retired carnal currency transactions astatine each gross points crossed its airports, including entree gates, car parks, and VIP lounges.

“For our passengers, this means faster, much unafraid transactions and an extremity to the delays of currency handling,” she said.

She added: “It is simply a nonstop effect to your telephone for modern, efficient, and world-class service.”

The bureau besides launched the FAAN Contactless Airport Card, a unified outgo solution designed to alteration seamless, contactless transactions crossed each FAAN-managed airports.

According to Kuku, the paper offers a azygous wallet for aggregate registered users, instant transaction notifications, an online dashboard for relationship management, and the quality to artifact mislaid oregon stolen cards immediately.

“This exertion is not lone accelerated and convenient but besides promotes enhanced hygiene. Your information is our priority,” she explained.

Kuku emphasised that the cashless cognition volition fortify fiscal accountability, guarantee traceable transactions, and align Nigeria’s aviation strategy with planetary standards.

“This inaugural is simply a cornerstone of our strategy for enhanced accountability and sustainable gross growth. It strengthens Nigeria’s presumption arsenic a acceptable spouse for planetary business,” she said.

She commended the Commercial and Business Development Directorate, led by Ms. Adebola Agunbiade, for driving the inaugural contempt archetypal challenges, expressing optimism that the strategy would soon grounds its archetypal “billion naira collected digitally.”

Kuku besides lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, for their unwavering enactment towards achieving a transparent and technologically precocious aviation sector.

”This is simply a caller epoch for FAAN — defined by technology, driven by efficiency, and dedicated to serving you better,” she declared.

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