The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, says it will not be deterred in implementing its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the success of its security and public health protocols in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is just as it emphasizes that failure by any passenger no matter how highly placed will be denied access to the airport.”
“These protocols are now part of the new normal all over the world, and no person, no matter how highly placed, is exempt from them, else he would be denied access to our facilities.
A statement issued by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu says, that the health safety of passengers and all stakeholders are paramount to them and anything that will jeopardize it will not be tolerated.
She says FAAN, will continue to enforce the protocols, and advise all air travelers to adhere strictly to same.
According to her, the recent incident involving three VIPs was not personal but they were merely implementing our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
“Therefore, FAAN has no personal issues with Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari and Governor Fintiri. We are merely implementing our standard operating procedures (SOPs) to assure the success of our Security and Public health Protocols.”
“The protocols flouted by both personalities were duly approved by the Federal Government through the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. They were intended to protect all airport users, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.”
The statement adds that as a responsible institution of the Federal Government of Nigeria, FAAN holds all officials of state in high esteem, and accords them all the courtesies their status deserves.
“FAAN wishes to restate the need for all air travelers to strictly adhere to the security, Public health and operational protocols put in place to make air travel in the country safe, secure, and efficient,especially in the midst of this pandemic. Our esteemed Government officials and other Very Important Personalities (VIP) should not only comply with the rules, but provide leadership for other air travelers, by projecting good conduct, and protecting public safety.
