FAAN ejects Abuja Airport parking company over N25,000 fine scandal
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has removed a company accused of collecting N25,000 parking fines from motorists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The post FAAN ejects Abuja Airport parking company over N25,000 fine scandal appeared first on Nairametrics .
FAAN has removed Bash Fast Towing Company from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, citing a N25,000 parking fine scandal. According to Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the decision followed a complaint by Ogundipe, Esq. over alleged irregularities in the collection of parking penalties at the airport.
FAAN Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, ordered the ejection after receiving the complaint. Achimugu stated that Kuku would take necessary action against illegal activities, particularly those that inconvenience airport users. FAAN is now discussing the engagement of a replacement company. The controversy has raised concerns about the enforcement of parking and pick-up restrictions and the payment process used by enforcement personnel.
The complaint alleged that motorists were directed to various fintech platforms for payment confirmation, and that payment proof did not guarantee immediate vehicle release. FAAN clarified that its Airport Car Hire Rank Management System is not an e-hailing application and was developed for operational visibility within the airport environment.
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