To ascertain its level of readiness for safety emergency response, the Federal Airports Authority Nigeria (FAAN) in conjunction with other relevant agencies within and outside the aviation community is carrying out a safety drill at Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos.
A statement issued by the spokesperson at FAAN, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu enjoined the general public not to panic as the exercise progressed, saying it was part of the requirements to measure safety alertness in airports all over the world.
“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform airport users and the general public that in conformity with the Standards and Recommended Practices on safety, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, will be staging a mock emergency exercise,”
“This exercise, which is happening now at 8.20pm, July 27 2018 is aimed at evaluating and ascertaining the airport’s level of preparedness in case of emergencies,” she said.
The airport authority however appealed to residents around the airport area to be calm and g about their normal duties without entertaining any fear
“Consequently, the Authority will like to appeal to the public, especially those residing around the airport not to entertain any fear, as the exercise is only a mock,” FAAN noted
