By Peter Omopo
Passengers travelling through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja experienced delays on Monday following a temporary disruption affecting operations at the domestic terminals.
Airport authorities said the situation was caused by a technical fault in baggage screening equipment, which has slowed standard processing procedures and led to extended boarding times for some flights.
In an operational update, the management explained that the disruption is mainly impacting baggage handling processes, prompting the introduction of alternative screening measures to sustain flight operations.
The airport acknowledged the inconvenience caused to passengers, appealing for patience as efforts continue to address the issue.
“We understand the inconvenience and uncertainty this may cause, and we truly appreciate your patience during this time,” the statement read.
Officials added that while contingency arrangements are in place, the additional checks required under the temporary system may result in longer processing times and possible delays to departures.
To mitigate the impact, ground personnel have been fully deployed to assist passengers, provide real-time updates, and prioritise affected flights.
“Our ground teams are fully mobilised and on hand to support passengers, provide updates, and prioritise affected flights. We are also working closely with airport authorities to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and restore normal operations,” the statement added.
Airport management apologised for the disruption and assured travellers that efforts are underway to fix the fault and minimise the impact on flight schedules, noting that further updates would be communicated as normal operations resume.
