The managing director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Engr. Saleh Dunoma has assured pilgrims that safety and security will be the focus of all airports for the 2016 Hajj operations commencing on Monday, August 9, 2016.

The managing director who was represented by the director of Maintenance and Engineering, Engr Oluwafemi Ogunode stated this on Thursday August 4 at the Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto during the inspection of the airport facility in preparation for the 2006 inaugural flight .
The inspection team was taken round the facilities by the airport manager, Ahmed Abubakar who expressed confidence at the level of preparedness. 
 The chairman of the FAAN Hajj committee, Achimugu Abubakar who is also on the team pointed out areas of improvements, stressing that the organisation is working closely with relevant organs for the success of the exercise.

Areas visited included  the hajj camp, arrival and departure lounges, power plant, Fire Bay and other facilitates critical to the maiden flight.
 
Engr Ogunode also interacted with other agencies in preparation for the maiden flight.

The team had earlier visited the Lagos Hajj camp where he  called on staff to be at their best during the exercise and ensure orderly and quick facilitation.

FAAN while assuring pilgrims and the general public of safety and security at all airports in the nation, promised that the Authority will not compromise on safety and security in line with international standards and practice.