The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),has assured Nigerians that it has taken measures to upgrade its security apparatus to ensure safety of life and property of the travelling public at airports across the country during Yuletide. .
The assurance is contained in a statement signed by the Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua and made available to Aviation Journalists in Lagos
FAAN urged Nigerians to feel confident to travel through the airports this Yuletide season.
FAAN, enjoined all travellers to be at the airport early enough to reduce rush as well as not to miss their flights .
International travellers, FAAN said, must be at the airport three hours before departure, while local travellers should arrive two hours to the flight schedule and that they should ensure that you pack your luggage by yourself.
“You must not assist anyone with his/ her luggage. If anyone needs help, he/she should call the attention of airport officials. Do not leave your luggage unattended,” FAAN advised.
FAANN said that it has expanded the screening area at airports to give passengers a better flying experience and to keep their Keep an eye on their valuables while passing through screening.
FAAN informed that a joint Task Force at the land side is working relentlessly to ensure the free flow of traffic.
Ensure that you park your vehicle properly at the car park to avoid it being towed away. Do not engage the services of touts. The Authority frowns at extortion and has gone an extra mile to engage undercover staff to observe and report every act of misdemeanours at the airports .
Recall that the Managing Director of FAAN, Mr. Muhammed Kabir had warned staff as well as all government agencies that operate at airports and that FAAN will ensure that whoever is culpable is punished.
“Do not give bribes or encourage extortion. Respect rules and regulations in respect of carriage of prohibited articles, liquids, and gel.
We have information desks at all our airports to assist you. Please make use of them, “FAAN advised.
FAAN, the statement said, is committed to her core values, safety, security and comfort.
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