FG promises to restore Kano airport’s lost glory
The chairman of the board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Abdullahi Ganduje, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to restoring the lost glory of the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Mr Ganduje disclosed this during an inspection visit to the facility on Tuesday in Kano. Mr Ganduje, who led a high-powered delegation of FAAN officials, said the visit was part of efforts to assess the current state of infrastructure at the airport, including both ongoing and abandoned projects.
According to him, the move was aimed at developing a comprehensive modernization and sustainability plan for the airport. Mr Ganduje described MAKIA as one of the oldest and historically significant airports in Nigeria and West Africa.
He stated that the airport once served as a major aviation hub connecting Nigeria to other parts of the world, saying, “It therefore deserves renewed investments and attention. We are here to see things for ourselves, the old and the new projects, so that we can chart a new course to revitalise this airport and restore its place among the best in the region.”
Mr Ganduje explained that the FAAN board was determined to improve the passenger experience, ensure safety compliance, and enhance operational efficiency in line with existing international aviation standards.
He assured that the findings from the visit would form part of a strategic blueprint to reposition MAKIA as a model of modern airport management and a key driver of economic growth in the North.
The inspection team toured various sections of the airport, including the arrival and departure halls, runway, and the cargo terminal, to identify priority areas for immediate intervention.
(NAN)
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