Gabon Strengthens Airport Security Partnerships. Libreville, Gabon — 9 February 2026 Lead Paragraph The Office national de la sûreté et de la facilitation des aéroports du Gabon (ONSFAG) has reinforced its partnership with Smiths Detection and XP Informatique, focusing on enhancing airport security measures.
The meeting, held in Libreville, marked a strategic collaboration to bolster security capabilities and personnel training.
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The director general of ONSFAG, General de brigade Justin Andouka, along with his deputy Wilson Makaya Makaya, welcomed a delegation led by Simon de Latour, the key Africa representative of Smiths Detection, and Éric Ngaka, the director general of XP Informatique.
The meeting aimed to deepen the cooperation between the entities, particularly in the realm of airport security.
During the technical and strategic discussion, various aspects of collaboration were examined, including staff training and capacity building, the digital presentation of security equipment, and the operational modalities of the local representative. Smiths Detection showcased its latest generation equipment designed to strengthen the security framework of Gabon’s airports.
The parties involved reaffirmed their commitment to working in synergy, emphasizing a spirit of sustained and transparent collaboration for the benefit of national airport security.
Ending. Further details regarding the implementation of the new security measures and training programs are expected to be announced in the coming days.
The partnership is seen as a significant step towards enhancing safety and efficiency in Gabon’s aviation sector.
