FAAN commissions passenger facilitation equipment at Lagos airport

L-R: Chief of Staff to the Managing Director, Mahmuda Zakari; International Terminal Manager, Joke Olatunji; Regional General Manager, Sola Adugbemi; Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Engr. Saleh Dunoma; Director, Finance & Accounts, Nike Aboderin; Airport Manager, Nehemiah Auta & General Manager, Mechanical, Engr. Ephraim Nwodo

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria in a bid to conform with global trends and International best practices, today, November 16, 2016 commissioned 3 numbers ultra-modern carousels and conveyor belts at the D-Arrivals of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. 

The commissioning of these facilities will reduce delays and fast track departure formalities of arriving passengers. This facility is one of many projects embarked by the Federal government to facilitate passengers’ facilitation at the airports to keep pace with the growing traffic which has been on the increase since the commencement of the remodeling project, and the immense growth of the country as the fastest growing economy in Africa.

The timing of this world class facility is in consonance with the Authority’s readiness to thrill her esteem airport users with a fascinating travel experience especially with the approaching festive season usually associated with increased inbound passengers and luggage. 

The Authority assures all airport users of improved quality services in line with global best practices as we are not unmindful of the need to provide world class facilities in spite of the economic challenges facing the country. 

The carousels were commissioned by the Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Engr. Saleh Dunoma. Also present at the event were General Manager, Mechanical, Engr. Ephraim Nwodo, Chief of Staff to the Managing Director, Mahmuda Zakari, Director, Finance & Accounts, Nike Aboderin, Regional General Manager, Sola Adugbemi, Airport Manager, Nehemiah Auta, International Terminal Manager, Joke Olatunji and other top management staff, airline officials and service providers.