By Nnasom David
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to introduce a biometric identity verification system, known as V-Pass, to speed up passenger processing and enhance security at domestic airports nationwide.
FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, disclosed this in a statement, saying the technology was developed in partnership with Verxid Technologies Limited.
According to Agbebire, the system will enable passengers to verify their identities through facial recognition, reducing reliance on physical identity cards and improving movement through airport checkpoints.
He explained that Nigerian passengers would complete a one-time enrolment using their National Identification Number (NIN) and facial biometrics, while foreign travellers would register with their international passports and biometric authentication.
