A statement signed by General Manager, Corporate Affairs at
FAAN, Yakubu Henrietta (Mrs.), notes that in preparation for the season and
beyond, the Authority have beefed up security at all airports, especially the
major international gateways in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano.
“We have also put in place necessary infrastructure to aid
compliance with stipulated protocols on Covid-19.
“In addition, we are intensifying our effort at improving
facilities to ensure maximum comfort for all airport users. At the Nnamdi
Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and Port Harcourt International Airport,
the new terminals are fully ready to play host to our esteemed passengers in
safe, secure and very comfortable ambiences.
“At our premier airport, the Murtala Muhammed Airport,
Lagos, the VIP lounge has been renovated to enhance passenger comfort, the
carousels are working optimally, amidst other facilities upgrade currently on
going.
“The stories are similar at all other airports, as the
Authority has put in place facilities, procedures and systems to ensure maximum comfort, safety and
security of airport users during this season and beyond.
“FAAN will like to use this opportunity to appeal to
passengers to please get to the airports early to conclude all check-in
procedures in good time, especially with the added protocols occasioned by the
Covid-19 pandemic, so as to avoid the experience of missing their flights. This
is important because of the heavy passenger traffic that is usually the
experience around this time”, the statement concludes.