Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN MD
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has activated heightened health screening and emergency protocols across all international airports following reports of a fresh Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in parts of Central Africa.
In a press release on 4 September 2026, FAAN said it was working closely with Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and other agencies to intensify surveillance on incoming passengers, particularly those arriving from high-risk regions.
According to the authority, all passengers are undergoing temperature checks and symptom screening for Ebola at arrival points. Anyone showing symptoms consistent with the virus will be isolated immediately and referred for secondary health checks in line with national and international health protocols.
“While there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, FAAN remains vigilant and fully committed to safeguarding public health and maintaining safe airport operations,” the statement said.
The authority added that it has also strengthened inter-agency coordination, increased staff sensitisation, and reinforced emergency response procedures to ensure swift action if a suspected case is detected.
FAAN urged passengers to remain calm, comply with screening procedures, and report any symptoms to health officials on duty.
The measures come as part of Nigeria’s broader public health response to prevent cross-border transmission of the virus, which has historically posed a threat due to air travel links with affected regions.
Henry Agbebire, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, signed the release.
Ebola Virus Disease spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected persons. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and in severe cases, internal and external bleeding.
