Nigeria Nearing Completion of Electronic Gates Installation at Abuja Airport

The construction of electronic gates, known as e-Gates, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja is reportedly nearing completion, with Minister of the Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announcing that the project is 90% finished.

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Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on Friday through his official social media account, stating that he had personally inspected the progress of the e-Gate installation at the airport located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to his post, the implementation of e-Gates is part of the government’s efforts to streamline travel processes and enhance border security in line with global standards.

The Federal Government announced its intention to deploy electronic gates, or e-Gates, at several airports nationwide in December 2023. The e-Gates technology is designed to serve as an advanced border management system, facilitating smoother passenger movement into and out of the country while bolstering border security measures.

Installation of the e-Gates facility commenced at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, in February 2024. This initiative marked a significant milestone as the airport became the first in Nigeria to adopt such advanced border management technology.

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The government has plans to extend the e-Gates system to all five of the country’s international airports, including those in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, and Port Harcourt. Once operational, these e-Gates are expected to reduce passenger processing times and enhance overall efficiency at these airports.

The ongoing progress in the installation of e-Gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport underscores Nigeria’s commitment to modernizing its aviation infrastructure and improving travel experiences for both domestic and international passengers.