Friday, 6 February 2015

FAAN, Airforce partner on airport security

Add L-R: Squadron Leader J.O Abioye (CPRO); Squadron Leader Y. Yusuf; Sir Wendell Ogunedo, Director of Security Services; Air Commodore HU Mohammed; Engr. Saleh Dunoma, Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN); AVM AL Osanyintolu; Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Sam Ethnan Airforce base, Ikeja;  Yakubu Dati, GM, Corporate Communications & Maázu Dahir, PA to MD-FAAN during the AOC’s courtesy visit to the MD FAAN, Headquarters

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria FAAN and the Nigerian Airforce are collaborating in tightening security of all the airports in Nigeria as the general election of the country approaches. According to a statement by Yakubu Dati,  the General Manager Corporate Communication of the agency: ‘The Nigerian Airforce has been called upon to continue its support to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) especially in securing the Nigerian Airports.
This appeal was made by the MD/CEO, FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma during a courtesy call by the Air Officer Commanding of the Nigerian Airforce.’
Furthermore, Engr. Dunoma appealed for closer collaboration between the Airforce Airport Command and the Aviation Security (AVSEC) especially at this period of electioneering campaigns and the general elections.
He assured the team of the Authority’s support and assistance as both institutions are pursuing a common goal.
Earlier, the AOC pledged the support of the Airforce in the area of security and other sundry issues.
The AOC who was represented by Air Commodore A.L Osayintolu further requested for collaboration in other areas to enable the command serve the Authority effectively.

He stated that the Airforce is ever ready to play its constitutional role

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