The airline again insisted on physical examination of luggage at their counter after the harmonized screening at the airport entry departure hall. The airline also insisted on having the security personnel at its counter supervise another round of luggage screening. This however led to altercation between the airline officials and Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, security officials, who told the airline that its action was against the new presidential Executive Order.
The airline as at press time, was threatening not to board Nigeria passengers unless they are physically examined including their luggage. According to the airline, "It is a directive from our home office and headquarters in Atlanta, USA." The airline officials and officials of the Lagos Airport and FAAN management however entered into a closed door meeting over the development.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, had yesterday said it has commenced the implementation of executive order issued by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Managing Director of FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma, who spoke after a meeting with all the agencies at the international wing of MMA said "there would be no more multiple checks and that is why we have come together."
