#TravelUpdate | No More Manual Bag Searches at Lagos Airport – FAAN
Last year, I sat down with HM Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and he set out a number of grand plans. I remember telling him Nigerians will hold him to account in those promises and true to his words, he has delivered on most. (Watch full interview in link below)
Now, as part of efforts to improve Aviation Security at our airports, FAAN has phased out physical luggage checks at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (international terminals) in a major upgrade to Nigeria’s aviation experience and the experience of travellers at the airport.
The Koko of This Matter:
With the deployment of cutting-edge Orion 928DX scanners, passengers will now enjoy faster, smarter, and more secure screening.
These AI-powered machines can detect:
•Narcotics
•Undeclared currency
•Explosives
•Organic and agricultural products
All flagged items will trigger automated secondary screening, eliminating delays and reducing human interference.
2. FAAN is also deploying e-gates, dismantling old search tables, and installing central surveillance across agencies — Customs, Immigration, NDLEA, and more — to ensure accountability and transparency.
Nigeria’s airports are entering a new era on the back of reforms in the aviation sector. Welcome to modern travel.
Well done, @FAAN_Official @fkeyamo @officialABAT
#TheTiger
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