The Federal Government has directed the implementation of a one-stop joint-interest screening system to enhance security at Nigerian airports.
Mr Ahmadu Danjuma, the Acting Regional Manager, North
Central, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), disclosed this in an
interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.
Danjuma said the Office of the National Security Adviser
issued the directive to, among others, ensure herdsmen and hoodlums were kept
far away from the nation’s airports.
NAN reports that a one-stop joint-interest screening system
in aviation is a centralised checkpoint where multiple agencies jointly screen
passengers, cargo, and staff members in a single process.
It improves security, reduces duplication, and enhances
efficiency by combining immigration, customs, and security checks into one
streamlined, coordinated operation.
Danjuma said FAAN had also increased surveillance, deployed
more personnel and installed modern security equipment, including X-ray
machines and L3 scanning machines across major airports
‘’We have constant patrol along our perimeter fences.
“We collaborate with other security agencies to go
intermittently round the airports with our security men to assure the public
that the airports are safe and secure.
‘’To God be the glory, throughout this year, here at Abuja
airport and others, we have not had a course to worry about security breaches
even during the busy period of festivals,” he said.
Danjuma reiterated that FAAN had enhanced perimeter security
and intelligence gathering to keep off herders, stray herds, and intruders from
the airports.
He added that the authority had deployed training, capacity
building, and technology integration to strengthen security and meet
international standards.
The acting regional manager also stated that the government
had approved aviation security personnel to bear arms to enhance security.
He disclosed that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
(NCAA) had mandated the Basic STP123 AVSEC course for all aviation security
personnel.
According to him, Basic STP123 AVSEC course is a mandatory
training programme for aviation security personnel in Nigeria.
It aims at equipping them with the necessary knowledge,
skills, and competencies to effectively implement aviation security preventive
measures.
“This course covers key areas like; understanding aviation
security threats, working safely within an airport, communication and
cooperation with other agencies.
“It covers control of people and vehicular movement,
recognising restricted articles, explosives screening and searching,
passengers, baggage and cargo screening procedures.
”The course also covers emergency response to security
incidents and airport emergencies,’ he said.
Danjuma said the course, approved by the NCAA, is a basic
requirement for all security personnel before deployment.
He said the new measures reflect the government’s commitment
to strengthening aviation security through collaboration, the deployment of
advanced technology, and improved training for personnel across airports.
He expressed confidence that the reforms would help sustain
high safety standards and prevent potential security breaches.
The Acting Regional Manager also reassured passengers of
secure and efficient airport operations nationwide.
NAN
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