FAAN Speaks on Readiness for Eid-El-Kabir Celebration

Obiajulu Joel Nwolu

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travelers of its readiness to serve Nigerians during the Sallah celebrations.

A statement released through its Twitter handled signed by Henrietta Yakubu General Manager, Corporate Affairs expressed its commitment to ensure safety of its airports and travelers.

The Federal Government is ensuring gradual reopening of airports after closure due to COVID-19 pandemic.

The statement read, “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) assures all airport users that Nigerian airports under its management are fully ready to play host to air travelers during this Sallah celebrations. As part of our commitment to ensure safe, healthy and seamless facilitation of our highly esteemed passengers during the Sallah celebrations and beyond, the Authority has put necessary safety measures in place in accordance with the COVID-19 protocols of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and the Port Health Service.

“Other operational facilities are also functioning optimal, while our airport security architecture and other logistics have been upgraded and strengthened to provide for the expected increase in passenger traffic and around our airports.

“While we advise the general public and intended travelers to make early preparations towards completing their travel requirements in good time, we will also like to re-state that protocol officers and orderlies of dignitaries will not be allowed into the airports except if they are travelling alongside their principals, as only travelling passengers would be allowed into the airports.”

FAAN also, urged dignitaries and VIPs to ensure compliance with airport protocols for their safety and that of others.

 

This post was written by Obiajulu Joel Nwolu.

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