The Federal Government is committed to transitioning to a cashless toll payment system at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion at the airport tollgate. A hybrid payment system has been introduced, allowing both electronic card payments and limited cash transactions.

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, noted, “I have observed that the traffic is now flowing freely and this is because of the implementation of the hybrid system that we have decided to adopt.” He emphasized that there is no turning back to cash payments, stating, “There is a Federal Government directive that no agency should collect cash, and we have a limited time to run this hybrid arrangement before migrating fully to cashless payment.”

This shift comes after earlier traffic gridlock at the tollgate, which was largely attributed to the unbundling process associated with the initial rollout of the cashless payment system. The government is now focused on ensuring a smoother experience for travelers.

In a related development, four suspected bandits were arrested near Akure Airport following a coordinated security operation involving aviation security personnel, the military, the police, and local security outfits. The operation was prompted by a distress alert regarding suspicious individuals near the airport perimeter.

The swift collaboration among various security forces has been commended by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), which stated, “FAAN commends the swift collaboration among aviation security personnel, the military, the police and local security groups, including Amotekun and community vigilantes, whose joint efforts led to the arrest.”

FAAN is also working to upgrade security infrastructure at airports across Nigeria to enhance safety and security for all travelers. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve airport operations and ensure passenger confidence.

As the government continues to implement these changes, observers are keenly watching how the transition to a fully cashless system will unfold, particularly in light of the recent security operations. Details remain unconfirmed.

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The Federal Government is committed to transitioning to a cashless toll payment system at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, a move aimed at easing traffic congestion. The introduction of a hybrid payment system allows both electronic card payments and limited cash transactions, addressing previous gridlock issues.

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Aviation, stated, “I have observed that the traffic is now flowing freely and this is because of the implementation of the hybrid system that we have decided to adopt.” This system is part of a broader directive that no agency should collect cash, with plans to fully migrate to cashless payments in the near future.

The earlier traffic gridlock experienced at the tollgate was largely caused by the unbundling process associated with the initial rollout of the cashless payment system. The hybrid arrangement is seen as a temporary solution to facilitate smoother operations while the transition is finalized.

In a related security development, four suspected bandits were arrested near Akure Airport following a coordinated operation involving aviation security personnel, the military, the police, and local security outfits. The arrests were made after a distress alert reported suspicious individuals near the airport perimeter.

“The arrest followed a distress alert that suspicious individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter towards the Eleyeowo community,” an official noted. This incident underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance airport security across Nigeria.

FAAN has been actively working to upgrade security infrastructure at airports nationwide, commending the collaboration among various security agencies that led to the recent arrests. “FAAN commends the swift collaboration among aviation security personnel, the military, the police and local security groups, including Amotekun and community vigilantes, whose joint efforts led to the arrest,” the agency stated.

As the Federal Government moves forward with its cashless initiative, observers are keen to see how effectively the hybrid system will operate in the long term. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the timeline for the complete transition to a cashless system.

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