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The federal government agencies across aviation, health and others have amplified their readiness to curtail the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease from spreading in Nigeria.
The development followed the reported case of Ebola in Abuja by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) affirmed its readiness to provide necessary support at entry airports as it declared it is working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Port Health Services, NCAA and other relevant agencies to support ongoing containment efforts.
FAAN’s Director for Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire affirmed that the early identification of the case and commencement of contact tracing underscore the importance of established public health protocols, effective surveillance and inter-agency collaboration in responding to potential health threats.
According to him, FAAN is maintaining heightened vigilance across airport operations and will continue to coordinate with public health authorities, align its response with further guidance and support additional measures considered necessary to safeguard passengers, airport personnel and the wider public.
The country’s airports management agency urges passengers, airport users, airlines and other stakeholders to remain calm, vigilant and cooperative with health officials and advise the public to rely on verified information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports.
FAAN reassures the travelling public of its continued readiness to work with relevant agencies to protect public health and support the safe operation of Nigeria’s airports.
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