The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has noted recent reports and public conversations regarding the operations of e-hailing services, including Uber and Bolt, at some of the nation’s airports. 

FAAN wishes to clarify that its position is not, and has never been, directed at limiting passengers’ access to transportation options or undermining the important role that e-hailing services play in providing convenient mobility to air travellers. 

Rather, FAAN’s primary responsibility is to ensure that activities within the airport environment are conducted in a manner that guarantees the safety, security and convenience of passengers and other airport users. 

Airports are highly regulated environments. Consequently, all commercial transportation services operating within airport premises are required to have an appropriate framework that provides the airport authority with adequate visibility over their operations, vehicles and drivers, while also ensuring effective coordination in the event of a security or passenger related incident. 

This is particularly important given the volume and nature of passenger movements at our airports and the need to ensure that persons providing transportation services within the airport environment are identifiable, accountable and properly integrated into the airport’s operational and security framework. 

FAAN also wishes to clarify a misconception regarding the Authority’s ACHRAMS platform. ACHRAMS is not an e-hailing application and is not intended to compete with or replicate the services provided by Uber, Bolt or any other e-hailing platform. It was developed primarily to provide operational visibility and tracking within the airport environment, while also facilitating seamless and accountable management of applicable concession and related airport charges. 

The Authority has, over time, received complaints and observed operational challenges associated with commercial transportation activities within and around airport premises, including issues relating to passenger solicitation and touting. These concerns make it imperative for FAAN to have a clear and effective framework for managing commercial transportation activities at the airport. 

Against this background, FAAN has been engaging the relevant e-hailing operators to achieve a mutually workable operational framework that recognises the value of their services while addressing the peculiar safety, security, accountability and passenger-experience requirements of the airport environment. 

The current situation should therefore not be misconstrued as FAAN declaring a blanket prohibition on e-hailing services. Rather, it is part of an ongoing process of operational alignment with the objective of ensuring that e-hailing services can continue to serve passengers within a framework that meets the requirements of the airport. 

FAAN recognises the significant convenience and additional choice that platforms such as Uber and Bolt provide to passengers. The Authority equally appreciates the concerns being expressed by passengers who may experience inconvenience while these operational issues are being resolved. 

For this reason, FAAN is keen to see the discussions concluded expeditiously. The Authority and the affected operators are currently engaged in constructive discussions towards resolving the outstanding issues, particularly those relating to passenger safety and security, operational visibility, accountability and the appropriate management of pick-up activities within the airport environment. 

FAAN remains confident that a mutually acceptable understanding will be reached shortly. 

The Authority reiterates that its actions are guided by one overriding consideration: to protect passengers while providing them with a safe, secure, orderly and seamless airport experience. 

FAAN remains committed to working collaboratively with Uber, Bolt and other mobility providers to achieve this objective and ensure that passengers continue to have safe and convenient transportation options at our airports. 

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has continued its efforts to address food insecurity and support vulnerable households with the distribution of essential food items to more than 1,000 families in Kogi State through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative.

The outreach programme, held at the Youth Centre in Lokoja, reflects the bank's commitment to fostering positive social impact in communities across Nigeria. Since its launch in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank has reached hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries nationwide, providing critical support to families facing economic hardship while contributing to the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 – Zero Hunger.

Speaking at the distribution exercise, Regional Bank Head, North Central II, Fidelity Bank Plc, Blessing Onwumere, described the initiative as one of the bank's most far-reaching Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions. According to her, the programme was established to help reduce hunger and improve the wellbeing of underserved populations, while reinforcing Fidelity Bank's belief that businesses have a responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the communities they serve.

Onwumere noted that the outreach in Lokoja represents more than the distribution of food items, emphasizing the bank's broader goal of empowering communities and fostering resilience.

"Today's distribution will provide essential food supplies to over 1,000 beneficiaries. This initiative goes beyond the distribution of food items; it is about uplifting lives, strengthening communities, and supporting families with resources that contribute to their wellbeing and resilience. We appreciate the Lokoja community, the Abbasid Foundation and all our partners for supporting this impactful initiative," she said.

Commending the initiative, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, represented by the state’s Commissioner for Water Resources, Yahaya Faruk, described Fidelity Bank's intervention as a remarkable demonstration of corporate citizenship.

"We commend Fidelity Bank for extending a helping hand to vulnerable members of our society, particularly women and youths. This is a laudable initiative that complements government's efforts to improve the welfare of our people. We remain committed to providing an enabling environment for the bank and other responsible businesses to thrive. If more corporate organisations emulate Fidelity Bank's example, many more lives will be positively transformed," he said.

In his goodwill message, the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, described the initiative as a timely intervention for young people across the state.

"On behalf of the youths of Kogi State, I sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for this timely intervention. The Fidelity Food Bank initiative continues to provide much-needed relief to families and demonstrates the bank's genuine commitment to community development. We look forward to strengthening this partnership for the benefit of even more young people across the state," he said.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Zainab Abubakar expressed gratitude to the bank for the support.

"This is the first time I am receiving this kind of assistance, and I am truly grateful to Fidelity Bank. These food items will go a long way in supporting my family. Fidelity Bank has brought hope to many homes, and we pray that the bank continues to prosper so it can keep touching more lives," she said.

Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 10 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The Bank is a recipient of multiple local and international awards, including the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award for MSME support; Best Retail and SME Bank Award from Independent Newspapers; Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance and Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; and Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards.

The Bank also received the inaugural Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year award by Nairametrics, the SME Bank of the Year award by NewsDirect, and the Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award by Citi Group, in addition to recognition by Global Brands Magazine for Excellence in Community Empowerment.

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