FAAN Suspends Taxi Services In Abuja Airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended taxi services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

The suspension, which is with immediate effect, followed unresolved factional disputes among the car hire operators at the airport.

FAAN explained that the dispute had been affecting airport car hire operations.

It added that normal car hire services would resume as soon as their differences are resolved.

A statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, advised airport users and passengers to use secured alternative means of transportation or e-hailing services in and out of the airport, pending the resolution of the dispute.

The statement reads: “The FAAN wishes to inform the general public that the airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has been suspended with immediate effect.

“This is as a result of the unresolved factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport car hire service operations.

“Consequent upon this suspension, the FAAN management advises the general public and all airport users, particularly our esteemed passengers, to use secured alternative means of transportation or e-hailing services in and out of the airport.

“The management of FAAN regrets any inconvenience this necessary suspension may cause our esteemed passengers, airport users, and the general public.”