FAAN Inspects New Terminal At Kano Airport

Ahead of the commissioning of the newly completed, international terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, the Management of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), has inspected the airport.

A statement by FAAN spokesperson, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, said the delegation was led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu along with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) team.

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It also said the management commenced a 10 day facility tour of the nation’s 23 airports since Monday to assess the infrastructural needs of the airports, while evaluating their preparations for the annual surge in passenger traffic during the yuletide season. It is also to know the level of compliance with COVID-19 protocols at the airports.

At the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, also addressed members of staff at the airport saying welfare was being prioritised as he urged them to discharge their duties with the highest level of professionalism.

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The Management of the Authority also commenced a 10 day facility tour of the nation’s 23 airports yesterday. The tour is aimed at assessing the infrastructural needs of the airports, while also evaluating their preparations for the annual surge in passenger traffic usually occasioned by the yuletide season, as well as the level of compliance with covid-19 protocols at the airports.

At the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, yesterday, the MD/CE also used the opportunity to address members of staff at the airport. He assured them that Management will continue to prioritize staff welfare and improve on their conditions of service. He enjoined them to continue to discharge their duties with the highest level of professionalism and dedication.

The team, which also included the Authority’s Directors of Finance, Mrs. Nike Aboderin; Engineering Services, Engr. Salisu Nurudeen Daura; Commercial and Business Development, Mr. Sadiku Abdulkadir Rafindadi; Airport Security Services, Rtd. Group Captain Usman Abubakar Sadiq; Airport Operations, Capt. Mukthar Muye; Human Resources, Mr. Norris Anozie; and Legal Adviser, Dr. Clifford Omozeighan will be proceeding to Bauchi, Kaduna, Gombe and Maiduguri airports, before taking another batch of airports.

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