Member representing Aniocha/Njikoka Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Hon. Dozie Ferdinand Nwankwo, had on Wednesday, during the plenary, solicited for an expansion of major airports across the country to accommodate the upsurge of passengers which emanated from the high level of insecurity on the Nigerian roads.
He also noted that several factors has led to the congestion of the airports and failure to address the situation could have adverse effects on the health of passengers and their relatives who come to pick them.
“Recently most Nigerian airports have become congested due to flight delays by airline operators, inadequate and malfunctioning x-ray machines, multiple checks for security and inadequate check- in counters.
Hon. Dozie was concerned that the recent rehabilitation in some airports did not provide the desired expansion hence it has become uncomfortable as the halls are overstretched with passengers waiting for clearing of their baggages or waiting to board their flights.
He further said that congestion is putting passengers at risk especially concerning that such congestions are at variance with the National Centre for Disease Control ( NCDC) protocols in averting the spread of COVID-19.
He therefore,urged the Ministry of Aviation to swing into action by expanding major airports across the country to accommodate the upsurge in the population of Air travellers.
