FAAN warns airport users against patronising touts, giving bribes

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has warned users of its facilities against patronising touts.

The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, said this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos.

He said that the authority frowned at extortion and had gone an extra mile to engage undercover staff to observe and report acts of misdemeanours at the airports.

“The Managing Director of FAAN at a recent event gave severe warning to staff as well as all government agencies that operate at our airports that FAAN will ensure that whoever is culpable is punished.

“Do not give bribes or encourage extortion.

“Respect rules and regulations in respect of carriage of prohibited articles, liquids, and gel.

“We have information desks at all our airports to assist you. Please make use of them,” he said.

Yakubu-Funtua said FAAN had adopted measures to upgrade the security apparatus to ensure safety of lives and property of the travelling public .

He urged Nigerians to have the confidence to travel through the airports during the Yuletide.

The official advised travellers to arrive at airports early to reduce rush and not miss their flights.

“International travellers must be at the airport three hours before departure, while local travellers should arrive two hours to flight schedule.

“Ensure that you pack your luggage by yourself.

“You must not assist anyone with his/her luggage . If anyone needs help, he/she should call the attention of airport officials,” he said.

According to him, FAAN has expanded the screening area at the airports in order to give passengers a better flying experience.

He said that a joint task force at the land side was working to ensure the free flow of traffic.

“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes all Nigerians and our teeming visitors a very pleasurable holiday in and out of our country,” he said.