By Sade Williams
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has assured Nigerians of safety during this Yuletide season as the Authority said it has consistently taken measures to upgrade her security apparatus to ensure safety of life and property of the travelling public .
It however, enjoins all travellers to be at the airport early enough to reduce rush as well as not to miss their flights .
“International travellers must be at the airport three hours before departure, while local travellers should arrive two hours to flight schedule .You must not assist anyone with his/ her luggage . If anyone needs help, he/she should call the attention of airport officials .
“The FAAN has expanded the screening area at the airports in order to give passengers a better flying experience. Keep an eye on your valuables while passing through screening. A joint task force at the land side is working relentlessly to ensure the free flow of traffic.”, it said.
It urged travellers to ensure that they park their vehicles properly at the car park to avoid it being towed away.
“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 .”
The MD of FAAN at a recent event gave 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.
“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.”, it added.
