By Editor
In a bid to close infrastructural haps at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Mr Umar Ganduje, the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has ordered the quick completion of ongoing projects at the airport.
Ganduje gave the orders when he led members of the FAAN Board of Directors on an extensive inspection tour of the airport on Tuesday.
Ganduje issued a two-week marching order to the contractor handling the domestic terminal project to complete all outstanding works, including the VIP Lounge, without further delay.
He reaffirmed the Board’s determination to ensure that all airports under FAAN’s management deliver on the authority’s renewed culture of excellence, accountability and efficiency.
The FAAN Board of Directors as well as other FAAN directors embarked on a comprehensive tour covering the airside, terminal, and landside areas of the airport.
The team inspected critical facilities, including the Fire Bay, Water Treatment Plant, and both the Domestic and International Terminals, as well as key airside infrastructure vital to airport safety and efficiency.
The Chairman, while commending FAAN for its visible strides in maintaining operational standards, underscored the need to expedite the completion of ongoing projects and address lingering infrastructural challenges to enhance service delivery at the Kano Airport.
The visit, which felt like a homecoming for Dr. Ganduje, having served two terms as Governor of Kano State, was marked by optimism and a collective resolve among Board members and management to reposition MAKIA as a symbol of pride and progress for northern Nigeria.
FAAN remains steadfast in its mission to uphold safety, infrastructure renewal, and superior service quality across all its airports, in line with the strategic vision of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the dynamic leadership of the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku.
The high-powered delegation, which included the FAAN Managing Director; the Board Secretary and Director of Legal Services, Mrs. Bridget Gold; Engr. Nasiru Muazu and Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Suleiman (Members of the FAAN board).
Also on the entourage was the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, who provided insights on communication and stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with FAAN’s transformation agenda.
