The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that travellers are allowed to record personal selfie videos at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, stressing that intervention by airport officials only happens when filming involves other passengers without their consent or captures sensitive security areas.
The clarification comes after an incident involving a passenger who recorded a video within a restricted security screening zone at the airport.
In a statement issued on Saturday, FAAN said, “We understand the concerns raised and appreciate the conversation around this incident. The passenger was recording video within a restricted Security Screening area where signage clearly indicates that filming is not permitted.”
The authority explained that airport security officers approached the passenger and “politely advised the passenger to stop, especially as other travellers have the right not to be recorded without consent and such complaints are frequently raised.”
According to FAAN, when the passenger refused to comply, he was “invited to the Crime Investigation & Intelligence Unit office for further clarification, not detained, and the interaction focused on guidance around acceptable camera use within the airport environment.”
The agency added that the situation was resolved after the passenger “acknowledged the issue, deleted the recording, provided a written undertaking, and continued his journey.”
Reassuring travellers, FAAN stated that “personal selfie videos are not restricted. Intervention only occurs when filming involves other passengers without consent or captures sensitive operational or security areas.”
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The incident followed a complaint by a social media user, Nonstop Patrick (@chupatric), who alleged that Aviation Security (AVSEC) officers stopped him at MMIA while he was using a GoPro camera to document his travel experience for his YouTube channel.
He recounted, “I was taken to the office downstairs, showed them a video in my gallery, which was personal shots, can’t we make a personal video?”
FAAN concluded by urging passengers to comply with airport regulations, noting that the “measures are in place to protect privacy, safety, and smooth airport operations,” while thanking the public for their “understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a secure and comfortable travel environment for all.”