Mantra Provides Airport Security Services in Nigeria

Airports in Nigeria are often very busy and can seem overwhelming to international passengers, particularly those that are arriving in the country for the first time. Passengers will frequently encounter multiple layers of security and numerous document checks by various officials. Baggage handling can also be slow, resulting in extended wait times for passengers to receive their luggage. Having passed through the airport, onward transportation can also be stressful and even dangerous, due to heavy traffic congestion and the poor state of the roads in Nigeria.

It is for this reason that we at Mantra are being increasingly asked to provide comprehensive, end-to-end security assistance for passengers arriving in Nigeria’s airports. We are able to assist Clients from the moment they land in Nigeria’s main international airport hub in Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) until they reach their desired hotel or meeting location in the city.

Many Clients have asked us “What do I need to know before travelling to Nigeria?”.

We have therefore compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions offering security advice and recommendations to international travellers flying to Nigeria.

Can I get security assistance in Lagos Airport?

Yes, as part of our Aviation Security Services in Nigeria, we are able to offer personalised airport Meet-and-Greet with Fast-Track Arrival Assistance to all incoming passengers.

Our security services in Lagos airport consist of the full spectrum of support ranging from assistance with arrival documentation processes through to the collection of your bags from the carousel. We will then subsequently escort you out of the airport building and hand you over to our ground transfer team, who will take you to any address in the city.

We can provide more specific information regarding our arrival protocols to Clients upon request. Please contact us if you have an upcoming trip to Nigeria and will require airport security services or armed escort services on arrival by completing an enquiry form on our website at: https://bit.ly/contactmantra or by sending an email to: info@mantraoperations.com

Which airlines fly into Lagos airport?

Many international airlines fly into both terminals in Lagos airport.

Several airlines are also now using the new facilities in the new terminal (Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, Emirates and United Airlines).

What is the benefit of using Mantra’s Aviation Security Services?

We can provide you with a very high level of dedicated, personal security from the moment you land in Lagos airport. Depending on requirements, we will then accompany passengers through a dedicated VIP lane in the airport to ensure they navigate the arrivals process with a minimum of fuss and disruption.

What kind of visa do I need for Nigeria?

You must have a visa to enter Nigeria, which must be obtained before travelling. Please consult your own government advice for the latest information on visa and vaccine requirements.

Can I get a police escort for my onward transfer from the airport?

Yes! We work with the full authorisation of the Inspector General of Police to use the services of the Nigerian Mobile Police Force (MOPOL) to provide police escorts to our Clients. Our dedicated Armed Escort Services teams ensure a high level of security for our Clients by minimising their exposure to possible risks as they travel from one location to another.

Is it safe to get a taxi from Lagos airport to the city?

We would not advise incoming travellers to travel in a taxi as many unregistered taxi drivers attempt to pick up passengers at the airport, and it is not always easy to identify which taxi drivers are properly registered with the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria.

Due to the poor state of the roads in Nigeria, we would instead recommend using our Armed Escort Services that consists of a lead and back-up armed vehicle. In the event that the lead vehicle is involved an accident, passengers can be swiftly transferred to the back-up vehicle in order to continue onwards with their journey.

Other than Lagos, at which other airports in Nigeria can I use Mantra’s Aviation Security and Armed Escort Security Services?

In addition to our airport security services in Lagos, we are also able to provide security assistance to travellers arriving in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and other international and domestic airports.

For more information about our Aviation Security Services and our Armed Escort Services in Nigeria, please complete an enquiry form on our website at: https://bit.ly/contactmantra or send an email to: info@mantraoperations.com

Written by Sian Hawkes, Director of Marketing and Communications