After a viral video depicted him soliciting money from a passenger, an official of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) posted at Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos has been relieved of his duty.
In the 50-second clip, the immigration officer is seen making an attempt to extort a foreign visitor by constantly soliciting that they offer a bribe. The passenger tried their best to evade this scenario, yet the authority figures kept insisting on his request.
The occurrence has resulted in extensive unease, inducing a rapid reaction from airport officials. Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), declared her astonishment and dissatisfaction towards the incident through an announcement, denouncing the actions performed by officer as “unsettling” and “inappropriate.”
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Kuku expressed that he had viewed the disturbing video of a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) official soliciting money from a passenger at the airport. He declared this action as utterly unacceptable and inappropriate, as it undermines passengers’ expectations concerning their travel experience in terminals managed by his service.
Kuku gave travelers the assurance that FAAN is dedicated to upholding elevated levels of integrity and professionalism with all airport personnel in Nigeria. She urged passengers to report any comparable occurrences, emphasizing their utmost importance on safety and comfort.
She insisted that every essential measure would be taken to guarantee a delightful travel experience for all and encouraged customers to employ the given phone numbers and QR codes in case of any improper behavior or inquiry.
The occurrence has sparked renewed conversations regarding the behavior of airport personnel and the significance of upholding an environment free from corruption at Nigeria’s entryways.
