The Federal Airports
Authority of Nigeria, FAAN has embarked on training of about 240 recruits to improve
safety and security at nation’s airports.
Yakubu Dati, General Manager Corporate Affairs of FAAN in a statement
said “the training of newly recruited staff is part of the Authority's
commitment to entrench safety and security in the nation's airports. The Managing Director of FAAN, Engr Saleh
Dunoma stated this in Lagos following an unscheduled visit to the FAAN Training
School where the training is taking place. ”
The newly recruited
employees undergoing training will be in the Aviation Security (AVSEC) and the
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS).
The first Batch of
trainees are undergoing a 12 week induction training, which commenced on June
15, 2016 in Lagos.
The participants, who were
divided into two classes of 120 each of Aviation Security and Fire Officers,
are being trained on general modules such as Service Delivery in Nigeria, Code
of Ethics in Aviation Business, Aviation Safety and Hazard Management, amongst
others.
Dati further explained
that the recruits who are domiciled at the FAAN facility would also be exposed
to technical modules such as Recognition of Explosives and Dangerous Articles,
Access Control (Vehicle and Persons), Overview of International Civil Aviation,
Screening Techniques and Procedures for Aviation Security Officers. Others
include Fire Engineering Science, Bridding Apparatus Wearer, Media First Aid,
Intensive Paramilitary, Simulator Training for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
Service and so on.
The 12 weeks induction
training would also feature a 2-week on-the-job training for Aviation Security
Officers, and a week international simulator training for Airport Rescue and
Fire Fighting Services Officers.
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