Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has officially inaugurated former All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
The development was confirmed in a video posted on X by the minister’s Special Adviser on Digital Media, Gbenga Saka, following the ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday.
Ganduje’s appointment comes just days after he resigned from his role as APC chairman.
A former governor of Kano State, he was inaugurated alongside other board members, including FAAN Managing Director Ms Olubunmi Kuku, Ms Dorothy Duruaka, Ahmed Ibrahim Suleiman, Nasiru Muazu, Omozojie Okoboh, T.P. Vembe, and Bridget Gold, who will serve as the board’s secretary.
Speaking at the event, Keyamo said, “As we inaugurate this new board, we carry the weight of expectation that we must continue to foster an environment where aviation can thrive, connect diverse regions, and promote socio-economic development across our nation.
“The challenges are many, from infrastructure gaps to the changing dynamics of global aviation. Yet, I am confident that your collective expertise will guide FAAN toward fulfilling its mandate.”
Keyamo urged the board to support the agency in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities under the FAAN Act, including enhancing security, promoting sustainable development, improving passenger experiences, and fostering cooperation.
“To the board members, you are not mere figureheads; you are the architects of our aviation future. Your duty requires transparent governance and firm commitment to the principles of the Federal Airports Authority Act,” he added.
In his remarks, Ganduje pledged full commitment from the board to supporting the ministry’s goals.
“As a board, we will help move this ministry forward. We will study the FAAN Act thoroughly to understand our boundaries and ensure we neither overreach nor fall short of our responsibilities,” he said.
He stressed the importance of efficient service delivery, adding that the board would work closely with executive management and remain conscious of the need to meet international standards.
