FAAN Takes Action To Eradicate Extortion At Airports

AI REWRITE ARTICLE The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to utilize mystery passengers as a strategy to apprehend criminals at federal airports, aiming to eradicate extortion at all FAAN-controlled airports nationwide. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mr. Kabir Mohammed, shared this initiative during a meeting with a delegation of Abuja Transport and Aviation correspondents in Abuja. Emphasizing FAAN’s commitment to enhancing the travel experience for passengers and maintaining the country’s positive reputation, Mohammed mentioned the prevalence of extortion complaints, particularly at Lagos airport. He highlighted the intention to employ mystery passengers in Lagos initially and extend the measure to other locations facing similar challenges. Additionally, Mohammed addressed efforts to optimize cooling systems, stating that this initiative is not only for the festive season but is intended to be a sustained practice. He encouraged passengers with complaints to utilize FAAN’s provided contact numbers, assuring prompt actions to address each concern. In response, the Vice-chairman of ATACA, Franca Orga, commended FAAN’s open-door policy and expressed the association’s willingness to collaborate in disseminating timely information and contributing to the growth of the aviation sector.