Thursday, 23 October 2014

FAAN SHOWCASES AIRPORTS REMODELLING PROJECT AT ABUJA TRADE FAIR. … New Kano airport terminal will boost commerce




According to Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN, visitors to the stand of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria at the 9th Abuja International Trade Fair had firsthand experience of how the airport remodelling project of the Federal Government has transformed the Nigerian airports to international standard.
This is contained in an online statement signed by the General Manager Corporate Communications,  Mr. Yakubu Dati that the airport remodelling project is one major aspect of the aviation sector master plan under President Goodluck Jonathan’s Transformation Agenda of the aviation industry.
The trade fair which took place from September 23rd to October 6th, 2014, was well attended by both local and foreign companies and corporate institutions. It provided FAAN another opportunity to showcase modern facilities now available at most terminals across the country.
Visitors were also enlightened on the available investment opportunities at the Nigerian airports in line with Government’s Policy of attracting private investments to the aviation industry, which has already yielded five new international airport terminals in Enugu, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos and Kano through a memorandum of understanding between the Nigerian and Chinese Governments.
The stand assigned to FAAN at the trade fair ground had a high level of traffic of visitors. Visitors registered their comments, observations and criticisms which provide FAAN’s management with relevant information on how to serve the public better.
Visitor’s log book indicates great admiration and support for the airport remodelling project started by President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration since 2011. Many confessed of better passenger experience at Nigerian airports and more seamless service.
 Also,The New Terminal under construction at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport will boost commercial activity in Kano.
The Managing Director of FAAN, Engr Saleh Dunoma stated this while inspecting work at the New Terminal under construction in Kano.
According to him, the airport when completed will further expand the potential of the ancient city as a hub of commerce and industry.
Engr Dunoma who was taken round the facility by Mr Wong, of CCECC, the contractors, called on the company to adhere to set standards in line with the sector's mantra of "Safety and Security".
 Mr Wong stated that the work is at 35 percent completion assuring that work is ongoing as scheduled.
 The MD, who was accompanied by Ibrahim Chatta, Ag. RGM Kano,  Kabiru Mohammed Yusuf, Chief of Staff to the MD and other senior staff inspected the three floor edifice.

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