Airports' viability to dominate discussions at Summit

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 Airports' viability to dominate discussions  at Summit



Efforts by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to achieve an economic revamp plan for  improvement in revenue generation at airports and strategies to make aerodromes viable will be examined next week in Lagos as players in the air travel eco- system gather for the ninth edition of the All-Nigeria Airports Business Summit and Expo ( ABSE).
Modelled after the Airports Council International Forum, the ABSE, according its convener/ Managing Director of FCI International Limited, Mr Fortune Idu will provide a platform for Nigerian airport stakeholders, to examine  investment opportunities with the mandate to implement the Council's  reports, findings, and best practices in Nigeria to enhance airport performance in supporting air connectivity.
The Summit with the theme : " Addressing Airport Viability as a Key to Successful Aviation Business Ambition",  Idu said will offer a Master Class on revenue generation , airports'  viability discussions, safety challenges, airport logistics and cargo operations.
According to Idu, ABSE 2024 will create opportunities for State Governments involved in airport projects to showcase their facility.
He said : " This is a game-changing programme for the airport managers and the first airport marketing contest for the airports which is aimed at improving Nigeria's airport business profile.
" The Summit will also provide a window for  Airport managers to  demonstrate their competence to market and promote business opportunities within their airport."
According to Idu, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo and heads of aviation agencies , including the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku will unveil an airport viability plan as the lead speaker in the plenary.
He said Niger and Anambra State Governments will participate in the Summit , with a presentation on Airport Revenue and Route Development by Mr Josiah Chinyama Mvula of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited and Apple Lee from Munich Airport.

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