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Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has gleefully announced that beginning from next Monday, 29th September 2025, it will roll out OPERATION GO CASHLESS, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports, but will be simultaneously flagged off at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
According to a media statement by FAAN, a cashless contactless payment solution developed in partnership with Paystack shall be enforced at all airport access gates, car parks, FAAN VIP and Protocol Lounges.
Consequently, on the other side of the coin, the statement noted, it means, FAAN has begun “phasing out the collection of cash at these points. Travellers and airport users will now enjoy fast and seamless services”.
According to FAAN, “this initiative responds to the growing demand for safe, modern, and transparent payment systems while ensuring Nigeria’s airports remain aligned with global digital trends”.
The statement affirmed that by using a secure contactless payment option, it will help airport managers reduce reliance on cash, while it will help FAAN enhance efficiency, improve revenue assurance, and deliver a better customer experience at airports managed by FAAN nationwide.
However, in easing the transition to get acquainted to the innovation, “trained brand ambassadors have been deployed at access gates and around the terminals to guide users, assist with onboarding, provide demonstrations, and answer questions they may have”, so claimed FAAN in her statement.
It explained further that “passengers can obtain a FAAN Go Cashless Card at any airport access gate in Lagos and Abuja. After collection, users are encouraged to activate and fund their cards immediately by visiting www.gocashless.faan.gov.ng”.
The statement reiterated that, “FAAN remains committed to continuous improvement and will expand this cashless policy to other airports nationwide in phases”.
Members of the public with further inquiries or airport users may contact the FAAN support line at 0700-CBS-FAAN (0700-227-3226) or email us at gocashlesssupport@faan.gov.ng.
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