FAAN bans taxi operators at Abuja airport over infighting

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has proscribed Taxi services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja over crisis rocking the association.

This followed the unresolved factional disputes amongst the car hire operators, which has been affecting airport car hire service operations, the management of FAAN explained.

In a press statement by the director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, the authority urged passengers to make use of secured alternative means of transportation.

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, 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. Normal Car Hire Services resumes as soon as their differences are resolved,” the statement read.

FAAN however, 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.

“Consequent upon this suspension, 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,” the statement added.