The Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Nigeria has approved a contract worth N3.23 billion for the supply and installation of customised explosive and narcotic detection screening systems in five international airports across the country.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, at the end of the weekly Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu.
The detection screening systems will be installed at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja; Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos; Mallam Aminu Kano Airport, Kano; Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and Port Harcourt Airport, Rivers State. These systems, equipped with drive view mechanisms, aim to address unnecessary delays and enhance security measures at airport terminals.
Keyamo highlighted the need for such equipment to relieve Nigerians from past experiences of inhuman treatment during screenings. The approval of the contract aligns with the government’s commitment to improving the travel experience for passengers.
In addition to the airport security enhancement, the Council approved the signing of a bilateral air service agreement with the Republic of Guyana, further facilitating direct flights between the two countries. The approval reflects the government’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships and air connectivity.
Furthermore, the Council approved a memo presented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on the Draft National Response for the United Nations Human Rights Universal Periodic Review. This response addresses inquiries by the international body on alleged human rights abuses in Nigeria, including the recruitment of children into the army and the abuse of women’s rights.
