Yuletide: FAAN Beefs Up Security At Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said that it has beefed up security at all the airports in the country, most especially, the international gateways.
The authority also said that it was prepared for the usual upsurge in passenger traffic that is the norm during the season.
A statement by Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Communications, FAAN assured air travellers and other airport users of total safety during the period.
Yakubu said that the agency had beefed up security at all the airports especially at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, Nanmdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), Aminu Kano International Airport (AKIA), Kano and others.
Apart from this, she noted that the agency was also improving on its facilities and infrastructure to ensure maximum comfort for all airport users.
She recalled that in a bid to ensure seamless travel for passengers, the Federal Government commissioned new international terminals for use at the Port Harcourt and Abuja Airports.
She added: “At our premier airport, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, the VIP lounge has been renovated to enhance passenger comfort. The carousels are working optimally, amidst other facilities upgrade currently on going.
“The stories are similar at all other airports as the authority has put in place facilities, procedures and  systems to ensure maximum comfort, safety and security of airport users during this season and beyond.”
She however appealed to passengers to get to the airports early to conclude all check-in procedures in good time, so as to avoid the experience of missing their flights.