The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
This is coming days after Ganduje’s shocking resignation as the APC chairman.
His unveiling was confirmed in a video posted on social media by the Special Adviser on Digital Media to the minister, Gbenga Saka, during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday.
Ganduje was inaugurated alongside other members of the board, including the managing director of FAAN, Ms Olubunmi Kuku; Ms Dorothy Duruaka; Ahmed Ibrahim Suleiman; Nasiru Muazu; Omozojie Okoboh; TP Vembe, and Bridget Gold, who will serve as secretary of the board.
According to Festus Keyamo, the newly appointed board will do everything possible to guarantee an aviation sector that will unite different regions and aid socioeconomic development across Nigeria.
He stated that the wealth of experience and expertise that Ganduje and fellow appointees will provide can help eradicate all of the challenges that keep preventing the sector’s growth.
“As we inaugurate this new board, we carry the weight of expectation that we must continue to foster an environment where aviation can thrive, connect diverse regions, and promote socioeconomic development across our nation.
The challenges we face are numerous—from infrastructure deficits to the ever-evolving dynamics of global aviation. Yet, I am confident that the wealth of experience and expertise that each of you brings to this board will be instrumental in steering FAAN towards achieving its mission,” he said.
He further urged the board to carry out their duties diligently as stipulated in the FAAN Act.
Keyamo insisted that the members of the board are not just mere figureheads, stressing that they are the architects of Nigeria’s aviation future.
He concluded by saying that their role will demand a careful approach to governance and an unwavering dedication to the principles enshrined in the Federal Airports Authority Act.
“To the newly inaugurated board members, you have been entrusted with a critical mandate. You are not merely figureheads; you are the architects of our aviation future. Your role demands a meticulous approach to governance, a commitment to transparency, and an unwavering dedication to the principles enshrined in the Federal Airports Authority Act. These include: ensuring safety and security; promoting sustainable development: enhancing passenger experience; fostering collaboration.
As you embark on this new chapter, remember that the eyes of the nation are upon you. The success of FAAN is not measured merely by financial growth but by the impact it has on the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Your work will ensure that our airports become not just gateways to the world but also symbols of national pride and progress,” he added.
