International airports in Nigeria are safe against Ebola – FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reassured the travelling public and stakeholders of their safety and wellbeing as robust preventive measures have been put in place in all international airports in response to the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) situation in parts of Central Africa.

FAAN said it had intensified surveillance and monitoring of passengers, particularly those arriving from high-risk regions in close collaboration with Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and other relevant agencies,

Henry Agbebire Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, made this development known in Lagos, saying “passengers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola, and any suspected case will be promptly isolated and subjected to secondary health checks in line with established national and international health protocols.”

Agbebire added that FAAN had strengthened coordination with relevant stakeholders, enhanced staff sensitisation, and reinforced emergency response procedures to ensure swift action where necessary.

“While there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, FAAN remains vigilant and fully committed to safeguarding public health and maintaining safe airport operations.

“Passengers are advised to remain calm, comply with health screening procedures, and report any symptoms to health officials,” said Henry Agbebire.