The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has assured travellers of safety ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, News About Nigeria reports.
Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, disclosed this in a statement while encouraging travellers to be at the airport early in order not to miss their flights.
She noted that the authority has taken measures to upgrade its security apparatus to ensure the safety of lives and properties, and maintained that there is no cause for concern as people prepare to travel for the celebration.
She also provided intending travellers with tips that will make their journey a seamless one.
“FAAN assures Nigerians of very seamless travel through our airports this salah festive season, as the Authority has consistently taken measures to upgrade her security apparatus to ensure the safety of life and property of the travelling public. FAAN, therefore, encourages all travellers to be at the airport early enough in order not to miss their flights and to reduce rush.
“International travellers must be at the airport three hours before departure, while local travellers must arrive about two hours before the flight schedule. Please ensure that you pack your luggage yourself. Do not leave your luggage unattended. FAAN has expanded the screening area in order to give passengers a better flying experience. Keep an eye on your valuables while passing through screening. Ensure that you park your vehicle properly at the car park to avoid it being towed.
“Please do not engage the services of touts. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, at a recent event, had sent out a severe warning to staff as well as all government agencies that operate at our airports that FAAN will ensure that whoever is culpable is punished.,” she stated.
She further warned against bribes and extortion at airports across the country and encouraged travellers to respect rules and regulations in respect to the carriage of prohibited articles, liquids, and gel.
