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Kasim Sumaina in Abuja
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has inaugurated 10 model new, excessive capability fire-fighting automobiles to enhance security of flight operations on the nation’s airports.
The Lion Volkan 6×6 Model, Main Aerodrome Rescue and Fireplace Combating Automobiles (MFFV), which carries 14,000 litres of water, 1,700 litres of froth, 250kg powder capability every, and screens the discharge fee of between 6,000 litres to 10,000 litres per minute could be deployed to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport, Abuja, and Mallam Aminu Kano Worldwide Airport, Kano.
The performing Normal Supervisor, Company Affair, FAAN, Mrs. Trustworthy A. Hope-Ivbaze in an announcement in Abuja, hinted that, “with an acceleration fee of 0-80km per hour in 30 seconds, every of the truck possesses limitless capability to discharge whereas in movement, they\’re additionally outfitted with underneath chassis nozzles to sort out operating gasoline hearth.”
Whereas expressing the Authority’s profound appreciation to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, by means of the Ministry of Aviation, headed by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, the Managing Director of the Authority, Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu, famous that in fostering security and safety of flight operations, the federal authorities has targeted on the tripod of rehabilitation/improve of infrastructure, capability constructing, and coaching/manpower improvement.
The FAAN boss famous that complete coaching programmes had been organized for the customers of the automobiles and the mechanical division to make sure the automobiles aren\’t solely used as specified by the producers but additionally maintained accordingly.
He additionally mentioned that eight new water tankers for steady agent functions, eleven ambulances, two model new Response Commanders’ Automobiles, and Plane Elimination and Restoration Gear had additionally been procured and deployed to varied airports.
Nonetheless, Yadudu, whereas promising that the Authority would proceed to prioritise security and safety on the nation’s airports, charged the Air Rescue and Fireplace Combating Division to make the most effective use of the newly commissioned tools.
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