By Albert Akota
The Nigeria Aviation Security personnel are now bearing arms.
The Federal Government recorded the milestone in the aviation industry, with the passing out of the first set of arms-bearing Aviation Security (AVSEC) personel at the weekend.
Recalled that over two years ago, the Minister said the AVSEC will begin to bear arms to respond to rising terrorism in the country. Discribing the achievement as unprecedented in the promotion of national security, Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika noted that he was sure that all the graduands received the best training and are well equipped with the morals, the discipline and values that are expected from the training they received.
Dr. James Odaudu, the Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation in a statement said the measure will increase security in the state.
“In acceptance to be trained as aviation security personnel, you must realize that it is a privilege to serve your country at this level as the aviation industry is one place where adherence and commitment to rules and standards are applied strictly to the letter.”
The Minister also warned that the government will not tolerate conflicts with other security operatives at the airports and that what is required is collaboration and synergy between them for the safety and security of airport users and infrastructure.
“For us, our focus as a government has been to ensure that we are secure and safe at our airports.
