-Says FAAN’s success should be measured by impact on Nigerians
Kunle Sanni –
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has inaugurated the board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) with a charge to focus not just on financial performance but on the direct impact of their work on ordinary Nigerians.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Lagos, Keyamo emphasised the critical role of FAAN in national development, urging the new board, led by former APC National Chairman and ex-Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, to prioritise service delivery, transparency, and national pride.
“The success of FAAN is not measured merely by financial growth but by the impact it has on the lives of ordinary Nigerians,” Keyamo stated in a report by PUNCH newspaper on Wednesday. “Our airports must not only connect regions and drive the economy—they must reflect our national values and aspirations.”
The inauguration follows Ganduje’s recent resignation as national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He now takes on a new leadership role in the aviation sector, alongside other board members including FAAN Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku, Dorothy Duruaka, Ahmed Ibrahim Suleiman, Nasiru Muazu, Omozojie Okoboh, TP Vembe, and Bridget Gold, who will serve as board secretary.
Keyamo described the new board as “architects of our aviation future”, adding that they are expected to steer FAAN through complex challenges including infrastructure upgrades and global aviation shifts.
“To the newly inaugurated board members, your role demands a meticulous approach to governance and an unwavering commitment to the principles enshrined in the FAAN Act—ensuring safety, promoting sustainability, enhancing passenger experience, and fostering collaboration,” Keyamo said.
In his response, Ganduje pledged full support to the ministry and vowed to work within the legal boundaries of the board’s responsibilities.
“We will study the FAAN Act thoroughly to avoid overstepping our bounds, but we will not be mediocre either,” Ganduje said. “We are committed to working with the executive management to ensure service delivery that meets international standards.”
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