- A statement issued by FAAN disclosed that the airports in Kano and Port Harcourt will be undergoing recertification
- This endeavour aims to increase safety by bringing the airports into conformity with international standards
- It also called for increased collaboration among government aviation agencies to foster sustainable improvements in the sector
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The airports in Kano and Port Harcourt are set to undergo recertification, a statement released by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has highlighted.
By bringing the airports into compliance with international standards, this effort seeks to improve safety.
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that FAAN Board Chairman Abdullah Ganduje and FAAN Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku disclosed this during a tour of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Tuesday, February 18.
She added that FAAN was embarking on Kano and Port Harcourt airports recertification.
Kuku claimed that FAAN was giving infrastructure and security upgrades at major airports top priority, with an emphasis on putting in place bomb-detecting systems and updating antiquated security equipment.
Kuku emphasised that major improvements were planned for the airports in Lagos and Abuja and that terminal restoration projects had already begun at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA).
Additionally, she mentioned that FAAN was improving accessibility for people with disabilities.
Kuku highlighted continued initiatives to improve runway security in coordination with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in regard to aviation safety.
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Ganduje evaluates Nigerian airports
When evaluating the condition of Nigerian airports, Ganduje identified issues like decommissioned projects and antiquated machinery.
Nonetheless, he expressed confidence in the management's capacity to support the aviation objectives of the current administration and praised FAAN's leadership for its modernization initiatives.
In order to promote long-lasting advancements in the industry, he also urged government aviation organisations to work together more closely.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport will reportedly commence full flight operations in early 2025.
The facility, based in Maiduguri, will be the first fully operational international airport in Nigeria's Northeast Zone.
The upgraded airport is expected to facilitate cargo transportation across the region and improve air connectivity for the North East Zone.
He added that the project is expected to boost economic activities in the region, focusing on industrialisation and trade.
His words:
"The upgrade to an international cargo airport aligns with the president’s vision of fostering inclusive development across Nigeria. Keyamo stated that it was unacceptable for Abia to remain without an airport, prompting President Tinubu to include the siting of an airstrip for the state in the 2024 budget.
Nigerian billionaire gets Kashimbila Dam
Legit.ng reported that former Defense Minister Theophilus Danjuma's private company, KP Hydro Limited, has officially received the Kashimbila Dam from the federal government.
On Saturday, the handover was held at the Dam site in Kashimbila, Taraba State's Takum LGA.
Once a federal project, the Kashimbila Dam is now run by a consortium headed by Danjuma's business.
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