Cab operators threaten to shut Lagos, Abuja airports over FAAN policies

Taxi operators in Nigeria are threatening a major disruption at the country's busiest airports. Approximately 200 drivers plan to halt services at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja within nine days. Their action stems from a dispute over policies implemented by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), which the operators describe as detrimental to their business.

The drivers, united under the Nigeria Union of Private and Commercial Transport Workers, have issued a clear ultimatum. They demand FAAN reverse the contested policies. Failure to comply will result in the shutdown of airport taxi services, impacting travel and logistics for thousands of passengers and businesses.

The specific policies causing contention have not been detailed, but the operators' unified threat suggests significant dissatisfaction. The potential shutdown highlights the ongoing tension between transport unions and aviation authorities over operational regulations and economic impacts.

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No fewer than 200 cab operators, Monday, threatened to ground operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, in nine days if the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, fails to reverse what they described as anti-operator policies.