The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has said the authority has begun replacing security equipment and introducing explosive detection devices.
Kuku made the disclosure during a tour of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, with the Chairman of FAAN Board of Directors, Mr Abdullah Ganduje, on Tuesday.
According to Kuku, a lot of terminal rehabilitation works have started at he airport.
“Look out for more in the coming months; large infrastructure development projects are what we are looking at, as well as something exciting at Lagos and Abuja airports.
“I am sure that you have seen a lot of the renovation work that we are doing, especially those for passengers with disabilities,” she said.
Kuku said that the authority did a lot on safety and security on the runway on the air side.
“We are making sure of that in collaboration with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.”
She added that FAAN was embarking on Kano and Port Harcourt airports recertification.
On his part, Ganduje highlighted some of challenges he observed during the tour, listing them to include abandonment of projects.
He said: “Some equipment originally put in place are now obsolete according to modern technology, but FAAN management has designed a way in order to resolve such,” he added.
He commended FAAN management for efforts to make Nigerian airports better.
“My impression is that the agency is blessed with a competent managing director and directors.
“I have seen signs of motivation, seriousness and achievement,” he said.
Ganduje called for collaboration among federal aviation agencies with the aim of achieving the aims of President Bola Tinubu administration as regards aviation. (NAN)