The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially opened a new domestic cargo processing terminal at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) in Lagos, marking a major step forward in modernizing Nigeria’s air cargo infrastructure.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Friday and presided over by FAAN’s Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, was represented by the Director of Commercial and Business Development, Ms. Joy Agunbiade. The new facility is designed to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and security of cargo operations within Nigeria’s domestic air freight sector.
“The new terminal will address longstanding bottlenecks in cargo handling, particularly for agricultural produce and e-commerce goods, providing reliable and secure logistics solutions for businesses across the country,” FAAN stated in an official release.
With Nigeria’s growing e-commerce market and agricultural exports, the terminal aims to improve the speed and reliability of cargo movement, easing pressure on existing infrastructure and supporting producers, exporters, and logistics providers.
The project is part of a broader initiative led by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and implemented through the Directorate of Cargo Development and Services under Mr. Lekan Thomas. FAAN plans to replicate the model in other strategic cities, including Abuja, Kano, Jos, Niger, and Port Harcourt, to build a robust nationwide air cargo network.
“This development reinforces Lagos’ position as a vital hub in Nigeria’s expanding air freight ecosystem,” the Authority added, emphasizing the terminal’s role in strengthening supply chains amid rising demand for faster logistics.
