FAAN Finetunes CCTV, Other Security Measures For Easter Traffic

The management of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) have assured intending air passengers of adequate security during the Easter holiday.

‎Yakubu Dati‎, general manager, Corporate Affairs at FAAN, in a Statement on Tuesday, that the management of FAAN‎ "wishes to assure members of the public, especially passengers and airline operators, that necessary operational and security measures have been put in place at all our airports to ensure hitch-free passage of passengers and cargo during the forthcoming Easter holidays".

Dati said that the passenger facilitation at all our airports has also been enhanced by the installation of more modern and bigger conveyor belts and metal walk-through detectors.

"The expansion and modernisation of all the airport terminals in the country now provide better ambience for passenger facilitation and commercial offerings.

"Passengers are hereby advised to take advantage of online portals to book their flights ahead of time and avoid carrying unauthorised items," he said.

The FAAN's spokesman added that the Close Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) mounted around the airport vicinity was to aid the joint security efforts.

"Furthermore, travellers are encouraged to leave home early on their travel dates, in order to complete their boarding facilities in good time.

"We wish all passengers safe and enjoyable Easter celebrations," Dati said.