Abdullahi Muhammed
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved N2.4 billion for the construction of an indoor shooting range for nation’s aviation security.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation, Mr Hadi Sirika, at the end of the weekly FEC meeting presided over President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
He said the aim is to further train the aviation security personnel, who have obtained presidential approval to start carrying arms, for improved security in the nation’s airports.
“Today, in council two memoranda were considered for aviation. The first is for the construction of indoor shooting range for aviation security.
“Recall some time ago Mr President in conformity with the Act establishing tbe Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had approved that aviation security personnel carry arms for improved security.
“You also recall that these aviation personnel were trained and still receiving training that will make them efficient at the DSS and other sister organisations.
“So, a contract was awarded to Messrs Donteck in association with another company called Action Targets of the US and the total contract sum is N2.43 billion,’’ he said.