The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday commissioned a new domestic cargo terminal at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), Lagos.

FAAN Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, in a statement said this marked a significant milestone in the agency’s drive to modernise aviation logistics.

“This initiative, led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, under the Directorate of Cargo Development and Services, headed by Mr. Lekan Thomas aims to boost export activities and strengthen Nigeria’s cargo infrastructure,” Orah said.

The new cargo processing facility was commissioned by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, who was represented by Ms. Joy Agunbiade, the Director of Commercial and Business Development.

The terminal is designed to improve cargo handling operations’ efficiency, scalability, and connectivity.

As e-commerce and agricultural exports rise, the facility offers reliable and secure logistics, helping to reduce bottlenecks and supporting businesses nationwide.

According to Orah, it also positions Lagos as a central cargo hub, which is expected to attract more national and international freight operators.

She stated that FAAN plans to replicate this model across other states, including Abuja, Kano, Jos, Niger, and Port Harcourt expanding access to modern cargo processing across the country.

According to her, this effort aligns with FAAN’s strategic roadmap to decentralise and optimise cargo movement.