FEC Approves N2.4bn For Aviation Security Shooting Range

The Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu has approved N2.4 billion for the construction of an indoor shooting range for the nation’s aviation security.
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the council’s meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja last Wednesday.
According to him, the aim is to further train the security personnel, who have obtained Presidential approval to start carrying arms, for improved security in the nation’s airports.
“Today, in council, two memoranda were considered for aviation. The first is construction of indoor shooting range for aviation security.
“Recall some time ago, Mr President, in conformity with the Act established Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), had approved that aviation security carry arms for improved security.
“You also recall that these aviation personnel were trained and still receiving training and profiling and all things that will make them efficient at the DSS and other sister organisations.
“And adding to that, they need tools and equipment to play the role they ought to play to keep us safe and secure.
“So, a contract was awarded to Messrs Donteck, it is a Nigerian in an association with another company called Action Targets of the US and the total contract sum is N2.43 billion,’’ he said.
Sirika further disclosed that the shooting range project was in line with suggestions and recommendations by the United Nations counter terrorism unit and also the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).