Glo, FAAN launch airport ultra high-speed Wi-Fi

Users of Nigeria’s airports will now be able to connect wirelessly to the internet through their smart phones, tablets, laptops and other smart devices, thanks to the country’s first-ever comprehensive airport Wi-Fi facility installed by Nigeria’s national telecommunications carrier, Globacom.

Launched in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the facility was formally commissioned by senior government officials led by Osita Chidoka, the minister of aviation; Binta Adamu Bello, permanent secretary, Ministry of Aviation; Victor Iriobe, the senior special assistant to the president on aviation; senior Globacom personnel, the managing directors of FAAN and National Airspace Management Agency, the rector of Nigeria College of Aviation Technology and other dignitaries.

Ike Oraekwuotu, Globacom’s coordinator, business solutions, said the facility, which will be available at both the domestic and the international wings of key airports across the country, has been made possible by the great vision and passion demonstrated by the Ministry of Aviation and FAAN, working diligently with Globacom.

“Globacom is delighted to bring Nigeria up to speed with one of the best trends in the aviation industry worldwide by introducing ultra high speed Wi-Fi data experience for travellers and other users of our airports, beginning with Nigeria’s flagship airport, the MMIA”, Oraekwuotu said.

Ashok Israni, Globacom’s regional chief marketing officer, said all passengers using the airport, irrespective of the mobile network they are on, will be able to connect to the facility.