According to FAAN’s Acting General Manager, Henrietta
Yakubu, the re-jigging of security apparatus and personnel that operate in the
nation’s airports was in line with the recent Executive Order signed by Acting
President Yemi Osinbajo to sanitize operations at air and sea ports across the
country.
Yakubu, in a notice to airlines, passengers and the general
public, said: “only the personnel of the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS),
The Nigerian Customs Services (NCS), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
(NDLEA), State Security Services (SSS), Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (EOD)
and Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services (NAQS) are allowed to interface
with passengers at the airports.
”Only the NIS and the NDLEA would now operate at Arrival and
Departure halls while the Customs will operate at the arrival hall only.
“The SSS and NAQS will operate at the Cargo Terminals only,
while the EOD will operate at the baggage hall.
“All officers must be fully kitted at all times with their
name tags conspicuously visible and must remain within the confines of their
responsibilities.
“Management advice all affected agencies to ensure strict
compliance.”
By Chijioke Jannah
