Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the installation of electronic gates (e-Gates) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja is almost 90% completed.
Gatekeepers News reports that this advanced border management system is aimed at enhancing border security and simplifying travel processes for passengers entering or leaving the country.
Tunji-Ojo made via a post on his official X account on Friday, noted that he performed an inspection of the installation of the e-Gates at the international airport in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“Today, I inspected the ongoing installation of electronic gates (e-Gates) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which is about 90% to completion,” the Minister’s post read in part.
The e-Gates technology will extend to other international airports, including those in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, and Port Harcourt, to ensure a seamless travel experience for Nigerians, in line with global best practices.
The Federal Government disclosed its plan to deploy electronic gates (e-Gates) at selected airports across the country in December 2023.
The installation of the electronic gates facility began in February 2024 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport located in the FCT, Abuja, making it the first airport where this advanced border management facility started in Nigeria.
