The Federal Airports Authority of
Nigeria (FAAN) has inaugurated 107
officers of the Aviation Security (AVSEC)
and 109 Aerodrome Rescue and Fire
Fighting Services (ARFFS) to enhance
airports operations.
The Managing Director of FAAN, Mr
Saleh Dunoma, represented by Mr
Sadiku Rafindadi, Director of Finance
and Accounts, spoke at the inauguration
of the officers at FAAN Staff School,
Ikeja.
Dunoma said that inauguration of the
new officers was part of the agency’s
commitment to human capacity
development in order to meet the
highest standards of professionalism
and best practices in the industry.
The FAAN chief commended the parade
instructors and trainees for their
impressive performance, professional
carriage and excellent drill.
He said that the new officers’
painstaking rehearsals and hard work
had paid off, urging them to dedicate
themselves to service in their chosen
careers.
“This career path is challenging and
rewarding.
“In the course of pursuing it, you have a
great responsibility to live up to the
vision of FAAN to be amongst the best
airport groups in the world.
“You should be vigilant and ensure that
you do not become the weak link in this
value chain.
“While acknowledging the inherent
challenges in your operations, you must
guard against temptation and
compromises.
“You should always put service first
before any other consideration, as this
organisation places integrity above all
other things,” he said.
Earlier, the FAAN Director of Human
Resources and Administration, Mrs
Salamatu Umar-Eluwa, said that the
officers were part of the online
recruitment that took place in 2015.
According to Umar-Eluwa, the first
batch of the officers were trained
between July and October last year and
have since been integrated into the
system.
“You have been recruited to serve in the
paramilitary arms of this organisation
where total disciplines, professional
conduct, unalloyed loyalty and special
vigilance are required.
“I believe that the quality of training
you received has adequately prepared
you for these. Our expectations of you
are very high and I believe you have all
it takes to exceed them.
“I commend the instructors and
coordinators of the training programme
for their commitment to the
management’s vision,” she said.
