The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured passengers and aviation stakeholders that comprehensive preventive measures have been activated across Nigeria’s international airports following renewed concerns over the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in parts of Central Africa.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, FAAN said it had intensified health surveillance and passenger monitoring procedures in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Port Health Services, and other relevant agencies to prevent any possible importation of the deadly virus into the country.
According to the agency, screening operations have been strengthened at all international terminals, particularly for passengers arriving from high-risk regions. Travellers are currently undergoing enhanced health checks aimed at identifying symptoms associated with Ebola, while suspected cases will immediately be isolated for further examination in line with established national and international health safety protocols.
FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said the authority remains fully prepared to respond swiftly to any potential health emergency within the nation’s airports.
He explained that beyond passenger screening, FAAN has also upgraded emergency response procedures, intensified staff sensitisation programmes, and strengthened coordination among airport stakeholders to ensure rapid containment measures if required.
The authority stressed that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, but noted that vigilance remains critical given increasing international travel and the need to protect public health infrastructure.
FAAN further urged passengers to remain calm and cooperate fully with health officials during screening exercises at airports nationwide. Travellers experiencing symptoms linked to Ebola were also advised to promptly report to health authorities for immediate medical attention.
The renewed airport health measures come amid growing concerns across parts of Africa over the re-emergence of infectious disease threats and underscore Nigeria’s efforts to prevent disruptions to aviation operations while maintaining global public health standards.
FAAN says enhanced Ebola surveillance and passenger screening measures have been activated across Nigeria’s international airports despite no confirmed case in the country.
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