Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has inaugurated the new governing board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), led by Abdullahi Ganduje.
This comes a few days after Ganduje’s resignation as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Also, the inauguration took place seven months after President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of Ganduje as board chairman.
In a statement on Wednesday, Tunde Moshood, special adviser on media and communications to the minister, said the ceremony, held in Abuja, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to effective governance and transformative service delivery in the aviation industry.
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“The newly inaugurated board is chaired by His Excellency, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, OFR, a statesman of considerable administrative and political experience,” the statement reads.
“The Managing Director/CEO of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, will serve as Vice-Chair, bringing her wealth of aviation and executive leadership expertise to the table. Mrs. Bridget Gold, Director of Legal Services at FAAN, was appointed as Secretary to the Board.
“Other distinguished members of the board include: Mrs. Dorothy Duruaka, Director, International Tourism Relations & Cooperation, Federal Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy, Ahmed Ibrahim Sulaiman, Director, Air Force, Ministry of Defence, Engr., Nasiru Muazu, Dean, Air Traffic Service, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Dr. Omozojie Okoboh, representative of the Federal Ministry of Justice and Engr. Peter Vembe, Director of Aerodrome Development, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.”
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In his keynote address, Keyamo underscored the strategic role of the FAAN board in driving the federal government’s renewed hope agenda.
He noted that FAAN, created under the Federal Airports Authority Act of 1996, stands as the fulcrum of Nigeria’s aviation development and international engagement.
“This inauguration is not just a routine event—it is a solemn call to national duty,” the minister said.
“As board members, you are the architects of our aviation future. Your charge is to uphold safety, transparency, innovation, and efficiency in our airports while ensuring they reflect the best of Nigeria to the world.”
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Keyamo also outlined four strategic mandates for the board, which include strengthening airport safety in line with global standards, encouraging environmentally responsible and economically viable growth, prioritising customer satisfaction and operational excellence, and building synergies with stakeholders and development partners to position Nigeria as a regional aviation hub.
Speaking on behalf of the board, Ganduje expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pledged close collaboration with the ministry and relevant agencies.
He assured that the board would adhere to best practices in governance and policy implementation.
On her part, Kuku assured Nigerians of a visible transformation in airport infrastructure under the current administration.
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“We are committed to driving measurable impact. By the end of this administration, Nigerians will be proud of the work we have done to upgrade and modernize our airport infrastructure,” she said.
The ministry added that the inauguration signals a bold step forward in the administration’s aviation reform agenda, with the newly constituted board expected to deliver excellence, integrity, and world-class service across Nigeria’s airport network.
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