Nigerian Airports becoming safer

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United Nation just concluded a training session with the Nigerian Airport personnel on counter terrorism.
Nigeria was chosen to be the first to be trained due to her effort in fighting terrorism in recent times.
It is expected that the trained personnel will carry out their duties excellently as a result of the training.
They had the opportunity of being exposed to top notch security gadgets and procedures.

Two training centers for Counter terrorism are to be established in Nigeria, and will be located in Zaria and Lagos State.


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