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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