The federal government has
through the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) acquired devices to
detect hazardous liquid at the airports.
Speaking when the liquid
explosive detection system was recently launched, Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation,
said the detectors would improve the security measures at airports, and
effectively combat terrorism.
The devices are specifically
configured to identify the presence of potentially harmful and explosive liquid
gels in sealed containers.
They are being introduced in
major international airports across the country.
Sirika said the system which has
been tested and inaugurated would also contribute to the nation’s ease of doing
business.
He also said it would reduce long
queues at the airports across the country especially, for travellers on the
international route.
“As we well know the airports are
currently undergoing upgrades in phases, which we are being implemented to meet
up with international standards and satisfy the cravings of Nigerians,” he
said.
“The essence of deploying these
new facilities is to ensure maximum security at our airports checks and control
and to curb long waits clearance on liquid gels, medications and much more.”
The minister also said the
government has trained security staff on how to manage the gadgets at each
airport.
Also speaking, Emmanuel Egboh,
chief executive officer (CEO) of Advonics Services Nigeria Limited, the company
involved in the acquisition process, said the detectors identify liquid
concealed explosives through millimetre-wave technology.
He said such technology is the
first of its kind in Africa, and that he was proud there is something “the
whole of Africa can actually trail behind the country for”.
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