As part of measures to boost safety and security at airports nationwide , the Federal Government has procured and deployed hi- tech three in one liquid, metal and explosive detection screening equipment at all Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), controlled airports.
The equipment have been deployed at 22 airports controlled by FAAN.
According to the spokesman of aviation parastatals, Mr Yakubu Dati, the equipment were procured between July 2001 and October 2013.
He said the deployment of the hi- tech security equipment became imperative as parts of efforts by government to raise the bar in airport safety and security .
According to him, the equipment have been fully installed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja.
He said government has also procured over 46 fire tenders for FAAN to ensure adequate fire cover for the 22 airports in line with the requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organisation ( ICAO).
Dati said in July 2011, the authority had only 20 fire tenders which had to be upgraded to meet the prescribed standards and requirements of ICAO for Nigerian airports .
He said :" Also, between July 2011 and October 2013, FAAN procured and deployed hi-tech, 3-in-1 (liquids, metals and explosive detection) screening equipment at all FAAN controlled airports."
Furthermore, Dati said that FAAN fully complied with ICAO standards for firefighting and rescue operations. He said :" Before July 2011, there were only 20 fire tenders available, but now, FAAN has 46 fire tenders.
These equipment have been fully installed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos and the NnamdiAzikwe Airport, Abuja."
Commenting on airport remodelling, Dati said air conditioning system at airports are being fixed even as stand-by power systems is being improved on in addition to the procurement and installation of new baggage belt systems, lifts and escalators." This has been done in order to bring Nigeria at par with international standards and best practices, as well as create a new ambiance of all the airport terminals.", he said .
Dati said additional 450 brand new kits , which includes personal protective clothing have been provided for all firemen and women as against the old and worn out kits obtainable in the past." This has been done to enable firemen efficiently carry-out their duties in securing and safe-guarding the airport terminals, staff and passengers .
FAAN complies with ICAO standards for fire fighting and rescue operations.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) between the years 2011 and October 2013 reached a new hight, as the organization is committed to making a conscious effort in keeping both travelling passengers and the Nigerian public feeling safe and secure at the airports.
In line with President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s avowed commitment to transformation in the aviation sector, under the leadership of the Minister, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, 22 dilapidated terminals as obtainable in the past were marked for remodeling.
So far, seven terminals have been completely remodelled and work is in top gear in the remaining 15 terminals."
The equipment have been deployed at 22 airports controlled by FAAN.
According to the spokesman of aviation parastatals, Mr Yakubu Dati, the equipment were procured between July 2001 and October 2013.
He said the deployment of the hi- tech security equipment became imperative as parts of efforts by government to raise the bar in airport safety and security .
According to him, the equipment have been fully installed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja.
He said government has also procured over 46 fire tenders for FAAN to ensure adequate fire cover for the 22 airports in line with the requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organisation ( ICAO).
Dati said in July 2011, the authority had only 20 fire tenders which had to be upgraded to meet the prescribed standards and requirements of ICAO for Nigerian airports .
He said :" Also, between July 2011 and October 2013, FAAN procured and deployed hi-tech, 3-in-1 (liquids, metals and explosive detection) screening equipment at all FAAN controlled airports."
Furthermore, Dati said that FAAN fully complied with ICAO standards for firefighting and rescue operations. He said :" Before July 2011, there were only 20 fire tenders available, but now, FAAN has 46 fire tenders.
These equipment have been fully installed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos and the NnamdiAzikwe Airport, Abuja."
Commenting on airport remodelling, Dati said air conditioning system at airports are being fixed even as stand-by power systems is being improved on in addition to the procurement and installation of new baggage belt systems, lifts and escalators." This has been done in order to bring Nigeria at par with international standards and best practices, as well as create a new ambiance of all the airport terminals.", he said .
Dati said additional 450 brand new kits , which includes personal protective clothing have been provided for all firemen and women as against the old and worn out kits obtainable in the past." This has been done to enable firemen efficiently carry-out their duties in securing and safe-guarding the airport terminals, staff and passengers .
FAAN complies with ICAO standards for fire fighting and rescue operations.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) between the years 2011 and October 2013 reached a new hight, as the organization is committed to making a conscious effort in keeping both travelling passengers and the Nigerian public feeling safe and secure at the airports.
In line with President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s avowed commitment to transformation in the aviation sector, under the leadership of the Minister, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, 22 dilapidated terminals as obtainable in the past were marked for remodeling.
So far, seven terminals have been completely remodelled and work is in top gear in the remaining 15 terminals."
For once we will proudly say that security measures are deeply in place at the airports,infact madam we have not encountered any security bridge since your assumoption as minister of aviation and we are so happy with your tiredless efforts in the ministry of aviation madam.Thank your for taking the north as one of your priorities too.May Allah bless you as you continue to work for this great country.Alh Musa Danladi
ReplyDeletemadam just remain focus and keep your energy in revamping the aviation sector and your unrelenting drive for safety will make enemies go to sleep,nigerians are not blind,they know those working and those sleeping and eating.......Jerkins Tolani
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