Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua in a statement on Thursday said the suspension followed unresolved factional dispute among car hire operators. 

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has suspended the Airport Taxi Services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja with immediate effect.

Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua in a statement on Thursday said the suspension followed unresolved factional dispute among car hire operators. 

The agency advised members of the public to make use of alternative means of transportation like E-hailing cab services in and around the airport.

The statement read: “The FAAN wishes to inform the general public that the airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been suspended with immediate effect.

“This is as a result of the unresolved factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport car hire service operations.

“Consequent upon this suspension, FAAN Management advises the general public and all airport users, particularly our esteemed passengers to use secured alternative means of transportation or E-hailing services in and out of the airport.

“The Management of FAAN regrets any inconvenience this necessary suspension may cause our esteemed passengers, airport users and the general public. Normal Car Hire Services resume as soon as their differences are resolved.”