FG Introduces Mandatory E-Tags at Airports

FG starts charging for mandatory E-tags at airports

The 24 federal airports in Nigeria can be accessed using an E-tag, which is being sold by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

As stated by FAAN on its X account on Friday, May 17, the sale has started.

Policies and initiatives aimed at stimulating the economy, facilitating investments, and advancing the ease of doing business in the nation were adopted during the FEC meetings that took place on Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14.

One of the recently enacted laws requires that, without exception, all users of federal airports across the country pay a toll at the gates in order to get admission. Everyone is subject to this policy, even the president and vice president.

The naira's floating and the elimination of subsidies have resulted in economic hardship during the implementation of this strategy. 

The Nigeria Labour Congress, or NLC, has proposed raising the minimum wage in response to these economic circumstances; this request is currently causing friction within the administration.

In its statement, FAAN stated that drivers without E-tags will be able to enter the airport by paying with cash at the access gates. Drivers who break the rules won't be let in.

The announcement also listed the locations and phone numbers of the international airports in Lagos and Abuja where E-tags can be obtained.

The statement says; “At Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, the public can obtain E-tags at the Office of the Head of Department of Commercial Operations, Terminal 1, 5th floor, or by calling 08033713796 or 08023546030.

“At Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, E-tags can be obtained at the HOD Commercial Office at the General Aviation Terminal, or by calling 08034633527 or 08137561615.”