House of Representatives Calls for Exemption of Armed Forces from Airport Toll Fees

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to review the recent policy on airport toll gates, urging that members of the Armed Forces be exempted from toll payments.

This resolution was reached on Tuesday following a motion presented by Abdulsamad Dasuki during a plenary session.

The Federal Executive Council had recently announced the withdrawal of the exemption for certain high-ranking individuals from paying tolls at the nation’s airports.

In his motion, Dasuki argued that members of the Armed Forces deserve special recognition and should not be subjected to toll payments at airports and major train stations.

“Men and women of the Armed Forces honour our nation with the highest form of service and without reservation; keeping us safe from harm, protecting our wealth and territorial integrity, ensuring safe navigation on our territorial waters, protecting our borders including the Gulf of Guinea, creeks, Sahara Desert, and forests, and fighting armed bandits who invade our communities,” he said.

Dasuki emphasized that the government should be deliberate in granting privileges to the Armed Forces.

Following the motion, the House urged the Federal Government to exempt members of the Armed Forces from tollgate fees and parking payments at airports, seaports, and train stations across the country.

The lawmakers also directed relevant committees to ensure compliance with this resolution.