FAAN Upgrades Security At Nigerian Airports, Installs Liquid Explosive Detection System 

The Federal Airport Authority Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed state-of-the-art liquid explosive detection systems in four international airports across the country.

The various airports are the Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, and Kano international airports.

This installation, according to the airport authority, is the first in Africa and is in line with the presidential directive on the ease of doing business

The Minister for Aviation, Hadi Sirika who  spoke to newsmen said  the installed detectors were tested and fully commissioned within 100 days of his being in office, adding that it would contribute to the Nation’s ease of doing travel business.

For high effective security capacity and checks, Sirika added that the detectors would reduce long queues at airports across the country especially for travellers on the international route.

The Minister further revealed that this is part of the federal government’s efforts in upgrading the airports and introducing new technology-based security facilities in all federal airports nationwide to meet the desired needs of Nigerians.

“As we well know the airports are currently undergoing upgrades in phases, which we are implementing to meet up with international standards and satisfy the cravings of Nigerians”, he noted.

According to Sirika, the new facilities deployed include modern x-ray equipment such as passenger cabin baggage scanners, body scanners and walk through metal detectors and explosive trace detector.

He said, “the essence of deploying these new facilities is to ensure maximum security at our airports checks and control and to curb long waits clearance on liquid gels, medications and much more.

He further thanked President Muhammedu Buhari, for the approval for  the procurement of the equipment for deployment to four international airports in the country.

The managing Director of FAAN, Capt Hamisu Yagudu also commended Buhari for his kind gesture in supporting the aviation sector to propagate projects that are beneficial to all Nigerians.

Speaking also, the Chief Executive Officer, Advonics Service Nigeria Ltd, Emmanuel Egboh described the detectors as high technology magnometer, which would identify liquid concealed explosives through milimeter wave technology.