AN aviation security expert, Mr Ayo Obilana, has canvassed setting aside five per cent of revenues accruing from airports operations as source of funding for security for such facilities.
According to Obilana, who is Chief Executive Officer, Selective Securities Limited, the five per cent should factored as security levy or tax to secure airports and other facilities from unlawful harm and damage by people with sinister desire.
In an interview in Lagos, he said governments across the globe have new thinking concerning aviation security after the September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
Obilana said experience has shown in Nigeria that direct funding of airport security by the government is not working due to pilfering with funds allocated for such purpose.
He identified corruption and sharp practices which are ways and means security funds were tampered with as Nigerian factor.
He cited how funds meant for security was used for procuring BMW vehicles and the scandal that erupted thereafter.
He raised concerns on why many foreign countries were wary to assist Nigeria with funds for airport security because of corruption and funds diversion by people saddled with such task.