By Williams ABAH
The new toll fare for car owners at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport slated initially to have commenced on July 17 is now to begin on August 1, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said.
The management had indicated that car fare will now cost N300 from N200, while buses and Sport Utility Vehicles, SUVs, now cost N500 from N300.
Also, trucks (six tyres) tariff have been pegged at N1, 000 from the N500 it is at the moment, and trailers and containers tariff will be N2,000.
In a statement by the FAAN Management on Sunday in Abuja, the postponement was to make the airport users enjoy more of the current charges.
The management urged the public to take notice of the changes in the effective date and tariff.
It also appealed to all airport users who owned vehicles to use the dedicated “park and pay” for car parks provided for the comfort of airport users.
According to it, drop-off zone rules and regulations guiding movement should be respected to create free traffic flow to enhance a calm and serene environment around the airport.
“Commercial drivers are to use the drop-off zone to drop their passengers but not to engage in pick-up of passengers as the airport already has registered car hire services (FAAN TAXI, BOLT, UBER) situated along the airport exit way.
“There is an exclusive parking lot for heads of MDAs, MDs of private companies, and highly recognised individuals for their comfort as frequent fliers and their status in society.
“VIP parking stickers are also available for those who want to enjoy VIP parking privileges,” it said.
The management commended the conduct of the airport users, urging them always to verify their “parking status and pay” where necessary before attempting to leave the airport.
According to the management, verifying parking status by airport users will help to avoid any embarrassment by allowing the free flow of traffic in and out of the airport.
It reassured the passengers, concessioners and stakeholders of the airport’s commitment to their safety, security and comfort while using or passing through the airport.
According to it, FAAN is committed to its core values of safety, security and comfort.
