FAAN aims to improve airport infrastructure
Carries out facility assessment tour of 23 airports
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has indicated a commitment to revamp the nation’s airport infrastructure as it conducts a facility assessment tour on 23 airports.
The Authority announced that the tour was meant to, beyond improving airport infrastructure as its core mandate; evaluate their readiness to accommodate the much expected passenger surge during the festive period.
On the heels of this tour, also, the Authority announced that preparations are underway to commission the newly built terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
“As part of preparations for the commissioning of the newly completed, world-class, brand new international terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, Management of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), last week inspected facilities at the airport.
“The delegation, which was led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Authority, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu also had a team from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on the tour.
“The Management of the Authority also commenced a 10 day facility tour of the nation’s 23 airports recently to assess the infrastructural needs of the airports, while also evaluating their preparations for the annual surge in passenger traffic usually occasioned by the yuletide season, as well as the level of compliance with covid-19 protocols at the airports.
“At the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, yesterday, the MD/CE also used the opportunity to address members of staff at the airport.
“He assured them that Management will continue to prioritize staff welfare and improve on their conditions of service.
“He enjoined them to continue to discharge their duties with the highest level of professionalism and dedication.
“The team, which also included the Authority’s Directors of Finance, Mrs. Nike Aboderin; Engineering Services, Engr. Salisu Nurudeen Daura; Commercial and Business Development, Mr. Sadiku Abdulkadir Rafindadi; Airport Security Services, Rtd. Group Captain Usman Abubakar Sadiq; Airport Operations, Capt. Mukthar Muye; Human Resources, Mr. Norris Anozie; and Legal Adviser, Dr. Clifford Omozeighan will be proceeding to Bauchi, Kaduna, Gombe, and Maiduguri airports, before taking another batch of airports.”
