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Security Infrastructure and Travel Safety of Air Commuters in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria: A Study of Study of Airports in Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta State

Ezezor, Michael Epuamowei, Prof. Erebagha.T. Ingiabuna

Abstract

This study examines security infrastructure and the travel safety of air commuters in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, focusing on selected airports in Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta States. The three dimensions investigated are electronic surveillance and access control systems, passenger and baggage screening facilities, and airport perimeter security infrastructure. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design is proposed. The specified study population comprises 415 permanent security employees, while the sample size of 204 is obtained using Taro Yamane’s formula at a 5% precision level. A multistage sampling technique and five-point Likert questionnaire are proposed. Descriptive analysis involving mean and standard deviation is demonstrated through responses. The grand means are 3.33, 3.43 and 3.12 for surveillance, screening and perimeter protection respectively. The article draws on Systems Theory, Situational Crime Prevention Theory and the Swiss Cheese Model. The findings from data are not verified field results. The paper recommends technology maintenance, screening quality assurance, perimeter protection, coordinated operations and staff training.

Keywords

Security Infrastructure; Travel Safety; Air Commuters; Airport Security; Electronic Surveillance; Baggage Screening; Perimeter Security

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