Keyamo directs introduction of hybrid payment system at airport gates

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has directed the introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates nationwide.

This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the minister.

Keyamo gave the directive when he met with officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and senior officials of the Ministry.

‎‎According to him, the directive follows the earlier suspension of the full cashless “Access Gate Payment System” as directed by the President Bola Tinubu due to the traffic gridlock it created.

‎‎‎”The ministry has resolved to engage concessionaires in order to introduce a fully automated or electronic system at all access gates at our airports in order to fully and eventually eliminate cash payments.

‎‎”In the meantime, a hybrid payment system that accommodates both cash and card payments will resume at all airport access gates with effect from Friday.

‎‎”Motorists who already have the FAAN Go Cashless Cards may continue to use them until further notice. Other electronic payment options, including POS terminals and other approved digital channels, will also remain available,” he said.

‎‎He urged members of the public and road users to obtain and use the “FAAN Go Cashless Card” as the authority continues to enhance and fully optimise the cashless payment system.

‎‎According to him, the directive restores the previous access gate payment arrangement while the ministry continues to work on the fully automated or electronic system.