BREAKING: Tinubu directs suspension of FAAN cashless policy

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) controversial cashless policy.

The directive comes just four days after the policy’s rollout caused major traffic congestion at airports across the country.

Very Nigerian reports that the initiative launched on March 1, required passengers to use digital payments through ‘Go Cashless’ cards or POS systems to access airport gates, parking areas, and lounges.

The suspension follows public outcry and operational challenges faced at key airports, highlighting concerns over readiness and the sudden implementation of digital-only payment systems.

It sparked severe traffic jams at key facilities such as Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, resulting in long queues, stranded motorists and numerous missed flights.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, announced the suspension of the policy while briefing State House Correspondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by President Tinubu.

According to the minister, Tinubu asked the aviation ministry and the leadership of FAAN to halt implementation, pending a review.

The President equally ordered them to “go back to the drawing board” and develop a more people‑friendly alternative that balances revenue transparency goals with passenger convenience

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