FG vows to restore Kano Airport’s lost glory

The Chairman, Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has reaffirmed Federal Government’s commitment to restoring the lost glory of the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) .

Our correspondent reports that Ganduje disclosed this during an inspection visit to the facility on Tuesday in Kano.

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 the former Kano State Governor and former APC National Chairman, the move was with the view to developing a comprehensive modernisation and sustainability plan for the airport.

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.”

Ganduje emphasised that the FAAN board was determined to improve passenger experience, ensure safety compliance, and enhance operational efficiency in line with extant 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.