By Uzair Adam
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has announced plans to resume the collection of a $300 landing fee from helicopter operators across the country.
Speaking at the 53rd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association on Thursday in Kano State, the Director of Air Traffic Services, Tayo John, revealed the agency’s financial challenges and the need to implement the fee.
Presenting a paper titled “Financial Constraints Affecting Nigeria’s Air Navigation Provision: Impact and Mitigation Strategies,” John explained that the Federal Government had previously directed the agency to suspend the fee, but NAMA is now determined to reintroduce it.
“In the next few weeks, we will recommence the collection of the $300 landing fee from helicopter operators,” John stated.
He added, “We started earlier, but the government directed us to halt it due to certain issues in the country. This time, however, there will be no further delays.”
While the exact date for the fee enforcement was not disclosed, John noted that the measure is essential to alleviate NAMA’s financial constraints.