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In line with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s commitment to airport modernization and customer-centric service delivery, Port Harcourt International Airport, Tuesday, commissioned its state-of-the-art Electronic Gate (E-Gate) System at the International Arrivals Terminal.
The E-Gate was officially commissioned by the Regional General Manager/Airport Manager (South-South), Mrs. Lynda Ifesinachi Ezike, alongside the Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Mr. Ajisegiri, upon the arrival of inbound Lufthansa passengers, marking the beginning of a new era of smart, secure, and seamless passenger facilitation.
The E-Gate was immediately deployed for live operations, with inbound Lufthansa passengers becoming the first international travellers to be processed through the newly commissioned system. This successful real-time deployment demonstrated the system’s operational readiness and reaffirmed FAAN’s unwavering commitment to delivering faster, safer, and more efficient passenger processing through technology-driven innovation.
Benefits of the E-Gate System include faster and more efficient passenger clearance, enhanced border security through biometric verification, reduced waiting time and congestion at immigration checkpoints.
Others include, seamless, contactless, and globally aligned passenger processing and improved operational efficiency and an enhanced customer experience.
The commissioning and immediate deployment of the E-Gate underscore FAAN Management’s commitment to leveraging innovative technology to transform airport operations, strengthen national border security, and deliver a world-class passenger experience. This milestone further positions Port Harcourt International Airport as a modern aviation gateway aligned with global best practices in passenger facilitation and service excellence.
The event was attended by airport management, including Mrs. Ngozi Onyeanwuna-Nwosu, Deputy General Manager, Public Affairs; Mr. Uche Nwosu, IT Manager; officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service; and other key aviation stakeholders.
