United States team begins assessment of Lagos Airport

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United States team begins assessment of Lagos Airport







A three-man United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) team has commenced  routine assessment of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja.
Spokesman of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Sam Adurogboye disclosed on Wednesday.

According to Adurogboye, the team's  visit was to observe the implementation of Aviation Security (AVSEC) measures and to also conduct inspection on recommended TSA security procedures for United States  air carriers.
Delta Airlines is the only American carrier flying into Nigeria.

He said the TSA's Annual Airport Assessment visit began January 28, 2019 and will extend till February 2,  2019.

He listed members of the TSA team to include :  Laura Loya (team lead), Edward Cloniger and Mitch Mankowski.

It will be recalled that the team came on similar assessment visit last year.

 Adurogboye said :" As a matter of policy, the Transportation Security Administration of United States of America on an annual basis visits countries where American airlines operate  ."
While welcoming the team at the Aviation House, Director General of the Authority, Capt. Muhtar Usman promised NCAA's cooperation and support towards accomplishing their assignment.
He expressed the Authoritys readiness to close in real time any open items that may be noticed.

 Usman said :" Safety and security is the most crucial element of civil aviation, NCAA will continue to collaborate with stakeholders in ensuring safe and secure flight operations."

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Meanwhile, students of the Covenant University were  on a  study visit to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Aviation House on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.




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