As the airlifting of
pilgrims to this year Hajj in Saudi Arabia commences in Sokoto State Nigeria, the
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN has given a pledge of readiness and
assures safety and security for the intending travellers.
According to the agency’s
spokesman, Yakubu Dati, “Safety and security will be the focus of all airports
for the 2016 Hajj operations commencing on Monday.
This was stated by the
Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Engr. Saleh
Dunoma, at the Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.”
The Managing Director who
was represented by the Director of Maintenance and Engineering, Engr. Oluwafemi
Ogunode stated this in Sokoto during the inspection of the airport facility in
preparation for the 2006 inaugural flight slated for the airport on Monday,
August 9, 2016.
The inspection team was
taken round the facilities by the airport manager, Ahmed Abubakar who expressed
confidence at the level of preparedness.
The Chairman of the FAAN
Hajj Committee, Achimugu Abubakar who is also on the team pointed out areas of
improvements, stressing that the organization is working closely with relevant
organs for the success of the exercise.
Areas visited included:
the hajj camp, arrival and departure lounges, power plant, Fire Bay and other
facilitates critical to the maiden flight.
Engr Ogunode also
interacted with other agencies in
preparation for the maiden flight.
The team had earlier visited the Lagos Hajj
camp where he called on staff to be at
their best during the exercise and ensure orderly and quick facilitation.
The Federal Airports
Authority of Nigeria wishes to assure pilgrims and the general public of safety
and security at all airports in the nation, as the Authority will not
compromise on safety and security in line with international standards and practice.
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