Airport Reporters

 AAAU Ag. VC Honoured at NIGAV  .....Offers Master’s Degree Scholarship to King, Queen of the Air The African Aviation and Aerospace University has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing human capital development in Nigeria’s aviation sector as its Acting Vice Chancellor, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, was honoured with the Aviation Academic Excellence Award while the institution chart award the Most Promising Training Institution Award at the 15th edition of the Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Awards and Ministerial Dinner held in Lagos. In a remarkable demonstration of the University’s dedication to excellence and capacity building, Abdullahi announced the award of a fully funded Post Graduate,  Master’s degree (MSc) scholarship on behalf of the Governing Council to two exceptional cabin crew members—Adeyemi Adebote of Arik Air and Ubani Blossom of Ibom Air—who emerged as the King and Queen of the Air at the prestigious ceremony. The scholarship initiative, according to the Actin...

 NDLEA TASKS EDO PATENT MEDICINE VENDORS AGAINST DRUG ABUSE The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, has called for a strategic partnership with patent medicine vendors, with the reinforcement of ethical dispensing practices identifying them as critical agents in the fight against substance abuse.  The call was made by the Commander of Narcotics, Mitchell Ofoyeju, at a one-day anti-drug abuse workshop organised for members of the National Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED), Edo State Chapter. Held on Wednesday at the Indoor Sports Hall, Ogbe Stadium, Benin City, with the theme “Patent Medicine Vendors as Frontline Defenders: Ensuring Safe Medicines, Preventing Drug Abuse”, the workshop aimed to bridge the gap between regulation and community-level healthcare provision. Commander Mitchell, addressing about 2,154 NAPPMED members across Edo South, resource persons, NDLEA officers, and the press, emphasised that the worksho...

Airport Police Command arraigns 14 suspects over theft at MMIA  …Ogunbode commends Joint Monitoring Task Force for swift action The Airport Police Command has arraigned fourteen suspects arrested for stealing building materials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspects were apprehended on April 20, 2026, between 1900hrs and 2000hrs at the Terminal 1 buidling currently undergoing renovation, by the Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF), a collaborative security team comprising personnel of the Airport Police Command and other key security agencies, during a routine patrol. Prior to the arrest, project managers overseeing the renovation works had reported persistent cases of missing building materials within the Terminal 1 axis. This prompted intensified surveillance and patrol operations around the area. On the evening of the incident, credible intelligence revealed the presence of unauthorized individuals within the restricted construction zone, necessi...

  Court sentences 14 cable vandals , adjourns related theft cases  A Magistrate Court in Lagos has sentenced fourteen individuals, following their arraignment on multiple charges linked to cable theft and vandalization at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport terminal 1 construction area. The suspects were apprehended at about 1900 hours on April 20, 2026, following a swift and intelligence-driven response by FAAN’s security architecture, working in close coordination with the Joint Military Task Force (JMTF) and other security agencies deployed at the airport. Delivering judgment, the court sentenced the defendants to one month imprisonment on the first count, six months on the second count, and twelve months on the third count.  The sentences are to run concurrently. The case has been adjourned to June 16 for further proceedings, particularly in respect of the defendant who contested the charges. In a separate matter, two individuals charged with the thef...

 FAAN arrests 14 suspected vandals at Lagos Airport  …' Unlawfully gained access by  impersonating authorized construction personnel' The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has recorded a major security breakthrough with the arrest of 14 suspected vandals at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. FAAN's Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, who disclosed this said the  suspects were apprehended  about 1900 hours on April 20, 2026. Their arrest, Agbebire said followed  a swift and intelligence-driven response by FAAN’s security architecture, working in close coordination with the Joint Military Task Force (JMTF) and other security agencies deployed at the airport. Preliminary findings, he said  indicated  that the suspects unlawfully gained access to the Terminal One construction site by impersonating authorized construction personnel—an attempt that was effectively foiled through the vigil...

 Ibom Air Appoints Captain Banjana Bailor as Director of Flight Operations Ibom Air has  announced the appointment of Capt. Banjana Bailor as its new Director of Flight Operations. Capt. Bailor brings over 40 years of aviation experience and more than 20,000 flying hours to his new role. He joins Ibom Air with a distinguished career spanning line flying, flight crew training, and operational management.  His expertise includes airline operations, safety management systems, and pilot leadership, positioning him as a key asset in the airline’s continued pursuit of operational excellence. Prior to his appointment, Capt. Bailor served in senior operational roles where he played a pivotal role in developing flight crew standards, enhancing safety culture, and implementing procedures aligned with global best practices. Commenting on the appointment, Mr. George Uriesi, CEO of Ibom Air, said, “We are pleased to welcome Capt. Banjana Bailor to the Ibom Air team.  His wealth o...

 FAAN, Aviation Ministry align on sector's  priorities  ..As  Perm Sec undertakes strategic  familiarization visit The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Monday, April 20, 2026, hosted the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mahmud Adam Kambari, on a high-level familiarization visit to its headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. The visit marked a significant step in deepening institutional synergy between the Ministry and FAAN, with a focus on advancing efficiency, sustainability, and service delivery across Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem.  The engagement brought together FAAN’s top management, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Olubunmi Kuku, alongside Directors and senior officials from the Ministry. In a detailed presentation, the FAAN MD outlined the Authority’s operational framework, strategic priorities, and critical role in managing Nigeria’s passenger and cargo airport infrastructure. ...