Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has been inaugurated as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
During the ceremony, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, advised the newly inaugurated chairman and board members to prioritize infrastructure development at the nation’s airports.
Keyamo emphasized that modernizing airport infrastructure is essential to bringing Nigeria’s airports up to world-class standards.
“This occasion marks not just a change in leadership but also a renewed commitment to the lofty ideals of service, safety, and progress within our aviation sector,” he said.
The minister stressed that passengers should remain the focus of all operations, urging the board to prioritize service delivery, customer satisfaction, and overall airport experience.
“Together, let us work toward elevating aviation standards, improving connectivity, and fostering economic growth,” Keyamo added.
Ganduje, in his remarks, pledged that the board would promote effective institutional governance and support the minister’s efforts to advance the aviation sector.
“We will focus on meeting rising passenger expectations, ensuring satisfaction, and maintaining functional infrastructure,” he said.
The FAAN Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, lauded Ganduje’s leadership qualities and assured that FAAN would work closely with the board to strengthen institutional governance. She also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to continue supporting FAAN with resources to further improve the passenger experience at Nigeria’s airports
