The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCoAviance) has entered into a partnership with the National Security and Civil Defence Corps in order to enhance security at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos.

Disclosing this development to newsmen, Head, Corporate Services, Nahco aviance, Mr. Bashir Ahmed Gulma said that the agreement brought about the deployment of about 25 NSCDC operatives at the Cargo terminal of the airport.

Mr. Gulma pointed out that Civil Defence operatives were deployed to assist in improving security at the cargo terminal since the fracas ensued between men and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service and licenced agents in November last year which led to the closure of the Cargo terminal for about two weeks by the Federal Government.

According to him ,”Armed operatives of the NSCDC had since January taken up positions in various sections of the terminal. They would have the responsibility to further enhance the security of the terminal. The operatives who are about 25 in number would complement other security arrangements already put in place by the ground handler, who also has a subsisting MoU with the Nigeria Air Force”