House Of Representatives Orders Exemption Of Armed Forces From Airport, Seaport Tollgate Fees

The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance on the, “need to waive tollgate fees in all Nigerian airports for members of the armed forces of Nigeria,” moved by Hon. Abdussammad Dasuki, during plenary on Tuesday.

Dasuki noted that it was reported on May 14, 2024, by online and print media that the Minister of Aviation had announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the cancellation of all exemptions on airport access payments for VIPs in Nigeria due to the huge revenue losses they cause to the federal government.