FAAN deplores explosive devices across airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) disclosed it has deployed explosive detective devices across the country’s airports as part of efforts to boost security around the facilities.

Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, told Blueprint correspondent in Lagos that the equipment will ensure the safety of passengers and the environment.

Speaking, she said “About two days ago, we’ve just started the process. I promised that we’re replacing our security equipment. We have now introduced a number of explosive detection devices, which would, of course, help make sure that our environment is safe and secure as we move people out. So that’s a project that is happening across the nation.

“I also mentioned the fact that a lot of the terminal rehabilitation work that we have started to do, some of those are now coming on board and on stream. So, look out for more in the next coming months, and then the next quarter, really around large infrastructure development projects that we’re looking at as well something exciting coming on board with both in Lagos Abuja airports.”

Kuku added “I’m sure that you’ve seen a lot of the renovation work that we’re doing for our facilities, especially those for passengers with disabilities, and of course, passengers generally, in terms passengers’ facilitation and not just the environment, the cleanliness, I’m just totally revamping the VIP facilities as well.”

Speaking on the agency vision for the year 2025, the FAAN MD said “We started last year with safety and security on the runway in the air side. We have now started to implement so we have an enhanced safety policy that we recently rolled out last year, and we’re making sure that in line and in close collaboration with the NCAA, we’re deploying that very closely.

“We’re also embarking on the Kano and Port Harcourt recertification. We recertified two airports last year. That’s also key for us. We also mentioned a couple of runway renovation projects or rehabilitation projects. Those are also coming on stream, as well as terminal rehabilitation as well. And of course, to help us make sure that from a cost recovery and a passenger experience perspective, we’re starting to do that.

“And of course, you’re seeing that in our secondary airports and our primary airports. I’m sure the feedback from all of our passengers is starting to look promising, but we do agree that we’re not where we need to be yet. But of course, we are starting to see a lot of those changes.”