FLIGHTS RESUMPTION: MANAGEMENT OF IBOM INT'L AIRPORT REASSURES AIR TRAVELLERS OF SAFETY

...applauds Governor Emmanuel for top notch facilities

The Management of Akwa Ibom State international Airport Development Company Limited has reaffirmed commitment to curtail further Spread of Corona Virus Pandemic as domestic flights resume in the State on Wednesday July 15, 2020.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the airport, Mr Uwem Ekanem gave the assurance, Monday, while speaking on Ibom Business Update, a one hour business and commercial radio Program on Comfort 95.1FM, Uyo.
According to Mr Ekanem who is also the Senior Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on aviation development, the airport also known as Victor Attah international Airport, has twice been decontaminated and disinfected, in addition to other measures put in place to curtail further spread of COVID-19.
"The airport is a gateway where every body will be coming into our State, though adequate preventive measures have been put in place, its also very important we protect ourselves by wearing face mask. On our part, we have strategically located contactless hand washing facilities. A body disinfection Channel and two smart automatic body temperature scanning machines have been installed. All air travelers must therefore walk throw the chambers of the temperature scanning machine which records the body temperature on face recognition with an alarm system to notify high temperature. For effective maintenance of social distancing, protocol assistants not traveling would be restricted" Ekanem added.
Speaking on the safety of Passengers while on board, the aviation development Boss further disclosed that aircraft operated by Ibom air and some other companies are equipped with high efficiency particulate air which purifies the air on board. He however, commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for all his efforts which has made the Victor Attah international Airport rank side by side with other reputable airports in the country.
It could be Recalled that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) through a team of about 13 inspectors who recently visited the airport for spot checks and compliance inspection, had expressed satisfaction with the standard of facilities and preparedness put in place by the management of VAIA. Engr Adebayo Oladipo who led the team had wished the top notch facilities and standard be maintained by the Management of airport.

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By Emma Akpabio, Uyo

Akwa Ibom Amaka.....