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Airport: Trouble Brews Over ‘On-Duty Card’
Trouble is brewing between Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and concessionaires over the issue of “On-Duty Card (ODC) at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.
The Tide learnt that the management of FAAN has directed concessionaires to obtain identification letters from the police before a new ODC would be issued to them.
But the concessio-naires protested the directive claiming that such practices have never happened in aviation industry.
Speaking to The Tide, Chief Karian Olocha insisted that the new practice had never been happened and addressed the Authority to rescind its order to avoid complication.
Chief Olocha reminded management of FAAN, that Aviation Industry has international practices with uniform laws, pointing out that Port Harcourt Airport cannot be an exception.
On-Duty Card is an identification of person on duty at the airport or an authority that allows workers to move around since most of the areas are restricted.
The directive for the issuance of ODC, The Tide learnt was to check the menace and the increasing rate of touting at the airport.
It was argued that some touts were issued with on-duty card (ODC), an argument that was discussed by Chief Olocha who said the Authority only issue ODC to persons of repute.
According to him, “The ODC is the property of FAAN and they reserve the right to seize and arrest any unauthorised person holding it. We are not comfortable with the recent directive. FAAN should readdress its order”.
When contacted, the Public Affairs Manager, Port Harcourt, Mr Victor Arisa, said he was yet to get details but promised to speak on the issue later.
On-Duty Card is reportedly issued yearly to workers and other airport users. It is an access pass to move around at the terminal building, airside and other sensitive areas of an airport. It is being issued by FAAN, the landlords of the airport.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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