The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has intensified efforts to strengthen security enforcement and improve judicial processes within Nigeria’s airports through a high-level stakeholders’ engagement focused on arrest procedures, prosecution, and judicial administration in the aviation sector.
The strategic engagement, themed “Strengthening Arrest, Prosecution and Judicial Administration Within the Airport Environment,” brought together legal practitioners, security agencies, prosecutors, and other critical stakeholders to deliberate on ways of enhancing justice administration, regulatory compliance, and law enforcement across airport facilities nationwide.
Speaking at the event on behalf of the Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, the Director of Aviation Security Services, ACP Afegbai Albert Igbafe, stressed the importance of effective law enforcement and stronger inter-agency collaboration in safeguarding airport infrastructure and sustaining public confidence in Nigeria’s aviation system.
He noted that airports remain highly sensitive environments where safety, discipline, and strict adherence to regulations must be maintained at all times.
According to him, offences committed within airport premises should never be treated lightly because of their potential implications for passenger confidence, operational efficiency, and national security.
ACP Igbafe reaffirmed FAAN’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of passengers, airport workers, and other users of airport facilities across the country.
He explained that achieving this objective requires greater cooperation among Aviation Security personnel, the Nigeria Police Force, prosecutors, and other security and regulatory stakeholders operating within the aviation ecosystem.
He further emphasised the need to strengthen enforcement mechanisms within airports to guarantee compliance with aviation laws, safety standards, and security regulations, adding that improved coordination among agencies would contribute significantly to more effective handling of criminal and security-related matters within airport environments.
In her opening remarks, the Director of Legal Services at FAAN, Bridget Gold, described the engagement as both timely and significant, especially in addressing practical legal and operational challenges affecting airport administration and security management.
She explained that the forum was designed to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of judicial administration processes within airport environments while clarifying the distinct responsibilities of security agencies, prosecutors, legal practitioners, and other relevant institutions involved in the administration of justice.
According to her, the initiative would further strengthen cooperation, coordination, and mutual understanding among agencies responsible for maintaining law, order, and security within Nigeria’s airports.
The engagement also featured technical presentations and interactive sessions by legal experts, prosecutors, and representatives of security agencies who examined ways to improve arrest procedures, prosecution processes, and judicial coordination within the aviation sector.
The collaboration is essential to protecting critical airport infrastructure, improving regulatory compliance, and enhancing the overall safety of air travellers and airport users across the country.
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