Aero Alliance Limited will now undertake the financing, rehabilitation, expansion, operation, and management of the airport.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has projected rapid growth in air exports as Nigeria-United Kingdom bilateral trade hits £8.1 billion.
Ms Kuku had earlier in the day inspected Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where the system had already been launched.
She said three international flights were diverted.
UNA chairman Obiora Okonkwo warned that rising bird strikes posed serious operational and financial challenges for airlines.
He said the move would be a foundation for a more modern and resilient airport logistics system.
FAAN’s managing director, Olubunmi Kuku, gave the assurance on Wednesday after inspecting the newly constructed temporary departure terminal.
According to her, FAAN will provide the framework for training, setting, and reviewing IMS objectives and targets.
Mrs Kuku said that Kano’s long-standing history as a hub of commerce and culture made it an ideal location for aviation’s early development in Nigeria.
FAAN targets full ISO certification for Nigerian airports by December
