AVIATION MINISTER TO LAUNCH vPASS AT LAGOS AIRPORT
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, will officially launch the vPASS (Airport Passenger Verification System) at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Domestic Terminal, Lagos.
The launch, scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2026, marks another milestone in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) efforts to modernise airport operations, strengthen security and improve passenger experience.
vPASS (Airport Passenger Verification System), is a biometric identity verification solution developed in partnership with M/S Verxid Technologies Limited to enhance passenger facilitation, strengthen airport security and improve the overall passenger experience.
The system enables passengers to complete a one-time onboarding process using their National Identification Number (NIN) and facial verification, with their details authenticated against the relevant secure national identity database. Through facial recognition technology, vPASS facilitates secure and efficient access through designated airport entry points equipped with electronic gates (e-gates), reducing reliance on physical identification documents and strengthening the integrity of airport access procedures.
The first phase of the rollout will commence at the domestic terminals of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. Passengers are encouraged to register on the vPASS platform ahead of their travel to enjoy a faster, smoother and more convenient airport experience.
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