The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commissioned a new domestic cargo terminal at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), Lagos, marking a significant milestone in its drive to modernise aviation logistics.
FAAN stated that the initiative, led by the Honourable 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.
In a release signed by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN disclosed that the new cargo processing facility was commissioned 9th May, 2025, by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, who was represented by Ms. Joy Agunbiade, the Director of Commercial and Business Development.
FAAN also plans to replicate this model in other locations, including Abuja, Kano, Jos, Niger, and Port Harcourt expanding access to modern cargo processing across the country, in line with FAAN’s strategic roadmap to decentralise and optimise cargo movement.
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.
