Terrorism: UN begins training of AVSEC personnel

United Nations Aviation School Project has commenced the training of all Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel in Nigeria with the aim of combating the spate of terrorism threats globally.
Sam Adurogboye, general manager, public relations of NCAA, yesterday said in a statement that the objective was to effectively mitigate the threat posed to civil aviation by terrorist organisations.
“It will also provide a key element for a robust national aviation security policy to meet global standards in infrastructure, safety and security.
“In addition, this initiative would enhance the capacity within the UN system to help interested member states to implement the multiple dimension of countering terrorism,” Adurogboye said.
According to Adurogboye, “the 120-day training tagged ‘’Train the Trainer’’ commenced on March 6, simultaneously in Lagos and Abuja.
“The UN-initiated programme comprises of 34 Aviation Security personnel from both Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN. While NCAA has four FAAN who provides security surveillance at all the airports has 30 participants.
“The training is currently holding at both FAAN Training School in Lagos and at the NCAA Training Hall at Abuja,” he said
A total number of 25 countries were considered and Nigeria was chosen for the pilot programme. This is in appreciation of its clear and well-documented roadmap on developing the aviation sector, with particular emphasis on safety and security.
The train the trainer programme, is being anchored by Redline Assured Security Company of United Kingdom on behalf of the UN while the director general of the NCAA, Captain Muhtar Usman is coordinating on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria.