Tinubu Allocates ₦45bn for Biosecurity at Airports

President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦45 billion for the deployment of an integrated biosecurity and disease surveillance system at five international airports in Nigeria. This initiative aims to strengthen the country's capacity to detect and respond to emerging infectious disease threats.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, during a briefing after the Federal Executive Council meeting. The five airports involved are located in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu.

The project will be executed through a 20-year public-private partnership with the BioHealth Consortium. The advanced technologies to be deployed include aircraft wastewater surveillance, air and surface sampling, and specialized pathogen detection systems.

This initiative is expected to enhance Nigeria's preparedness for emerging infectious diseases by improving early detection and response capabilities at key international entry points, thereby strengthening health security at the nation's borders.