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Kuku says cargo, sweet spot for FAAN, agency rejigs airport concession plan

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku has said that the cargo business remains a sweet spot for the agency while lauding the incredible job the operators of Mallam Aminu Kano Airport, Kano, the Jos Airport and the commitment of the Gateway International Airport, Ilishan, Ogun State are using the aerodromes to achieve with cargo airports. She also stated that the agency was working on the advisory end of…

Kuku’s exemplary leadership at FAAN one year after

Posted on December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

By Yakubu Dati Within the 12 months that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) experienced a change in leadership, the initial anxiety that usually comes with the appointment of new CEOs has given way to assurances that the agency is headed in the right direction. This is because the new pilot has been found to possess the skill and knowledge not only to fly the plane to its desired destination but to land…

Kuku’s ‘Operation AirClean’ to stop bad practices at airports, says Dati

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The charge by the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mrs Olubunmi to security agencies to stamp out touting at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and other airports across the country should not be seen as an indictment but a wake-up call to weed out persons soiling the image of the nation. This was disclosed by a former spokesman for FAAN, Yakubu Dati who called on airlines, service providers and stakeholders…

Kuku Nominated as Regional Advisor for Africa on ACI

Posted on September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) has been nominated to serve as a Regional Advisor representing Africa on the Airport Council International (ACI) World Governing Board. The nomination was ratified on September 20, 2024, during the ACI Africa General Assembly held in South Africa, marking a significant milestone not only for Kuku but for the entire African aviation community. As a Regional Advisor, Olubunmi Kuku will play a pivotal role in shaping…

Kuku seeks speedy aviacargo implementation schedule

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kiku has tasked the Aviacargo cargo roadmap committee to immediately submit its implementation schedule, noting that it was of great importance to the government. The coordinator of the Committee Mr. Ikechi Uko had briefed her on the work done so far. He pointed out that Wednesday was the first meeting of the enlarged committee in over 10 months. He thanked the…

At summit, Minister, Kuku seek visa restriction removal, highlight efforts on airport safety, touting, others

Posted on July 6, 2024July 6, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said recent measures taken by the agency under the leadership of its Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku have been justified by some issues that came up for discussions at the Wings of Change Focus Africa Conference (WOCFA) conference held in faraway Johannesburg, South Africa this week The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo in his opening remarks at the event had earlier emphasised the need…

Wigwe ill be missed, says Kuku, FAAN MD

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Wole Shadare

More condolences are beginning to pour in on the passing of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc and founder of the How Foundation Mr. Herbert Wigwe as the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has expressed her profound sorrow at the passing of the banker. In a statement personally signed by Kuku, she fondly recalls a recent meeting she and some FAAN Directors…

Kuku pledges support aviacargo roadmap project

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has pledged her support for the growth and development of Aviacargo in Nigeria. She made this pledge when she met the coordinator of the aviacargo roadmap committee, Ikechi Uko along with some Staff of FAAN at the Lagos Head office. Cargo she said is a major focus of the new administration, stressing that every effort that would Nigeria ascend in air…

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