By Funmi Agagu
The Chairman Board, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Board, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, has commended the agency’s management for their efforts in developing the nation’s airports.
Alhaji Ganduje, who paid a visit to FAAN headquarters and toured Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, expressed his satisfaction with the facilities, equipment, and appliances he saw during the tour.
He noted that the agency has laid a good foundation, but there are still challenges that need to be addressed.
According to him, some of the challenges include abandoned projects awarded many years ago, with prices of cost having gone high and also mentioned that some equipment are now obsolete due to modern technology.
Ganduje expressed confidence that the management has designed a way to resolve these issues.
“I must say that the agency is blessed with a competent managing director and directors. I have seen signs of motivation, seriousness, and achievement motive as far as they are concerned. Of course, there are some challenges, but we have started discussing how to resolve them.”
The Managing Director, FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, said the agency has introduced a range of new security measures to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff.
“These include the deployment of explosive detection devices, which will help to prevent any potential threats, adding that, the airport is also undergoing significant renovations to improve the overall passenger experience”
“We have now introduced a number of explosive detection devices, which would, of course, help make sure that our environment is safe and secure as we’re moving people out”.
According to her, the airport is also working closely with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to implement an enhanced safety policy.
She noted that, the airport is also focusing on cost recovery and passenger experience, with the aim of providing a more comfortable and convenient experience for all passengers.
