Keyamo reaffirms no reversal of FAAN's cashless policy amid ongoing rollout

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has insisted there will be no reversal of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria's (FAAN) cashless policy, following initial chaos and FAAN's defense of the measure at airports.

Amid reports of disruptions during the early enforcement of FAAN's cashless policy—which aims to modernize transactions and reduce cash handling at Nigerian airports—Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the initiative.

Keyamo's statement addresses growing concerns and underscores no plans for rollback, highlighting dedication to digital transformation in aviation services. This follows FAAN's earlier defense of the policy despite chaos experienced by travelers.

No specific timelines or adjustments were mentioned.

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