The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the rollout of V-Pass, a biometric identity verification system designed to make domestic air travel faster, safer and more seamless. Developed in partnership with Verxid Technologies Limited, the system will enable passengers to verify their identities through facial recognition technology, reducing reliance on physical identification documents at airports. This was disclosed in a statement issued by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire. According to the statement, the rollout was reviewed during a strategic meeting between FAAN and Verxid Technologies Limited, where both parties discussed deployment plans, security protocols and measures to enhance the passenger experience. READ ALSO: FAAN Mulls Final Extension Of Airport Cab Upgrade Deadline To October 2026 FAAN’s Director of Commercial and Business Development, Ms Adebola, said the initiative underscores the authority’s commitment to leveraging technology to improve passenger facilitation and strengthen aviation security across domestic airports. Under the V-Pass system, travellers will receive a secure digital identity through a one-time enrolment process. “Nigerian passengers will register with their NIN and facial biometric capture, while foreign passengers will enrol using international passports through OCR and biometric authentication. The system will check passengers before they enter restricted areas and again before boarding,” the statement said. FAAN explained that the dual-verification process is designed to prevent impersonation, unauthorised access and identity fraud, while providing security agencies with greater confidence in passenger authentication. During the rollout phase, passengers will be able to use self-service kiosks or receive assistance from FAAN personnel. The authority added that electronic gates (E-Gates) will automate access to controlled areas, reduce queues and improve passenger flow. According to the developers, biometric verification will take less than 30 seconds after enrolment, while first-time registration is expected to take about one minute. The V-Pass platform will