Airport Reporters

 Minister, Board Chairman Commend FAAN MD on Pilgrim Terminal Upgrade The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo  and the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have commended the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, for the successful upgrade of the Pilgrim Terminal Building at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The commendation came during an inspection of the newly upgraded facility, where the Minister and the Board Chairman expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and the Authority's commitment to modernising airport infrastructure. Speaking after the inspection, Keyamo praised the FAAN management for delivering a project that aligns with global aviation standards and supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. He noted that the upgraded terminal reflects the Federal Government's determination to provide world-cla...

 MINISTER, FAAN BOARD CHAIRMAN UNVEIL PHASE ONE OF FAAN’S SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME   The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Alhaji Umar Ganduje, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, on Wednesday, unveiled Phase One of FAAN’s Sustainable Waste Management Programme at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The initiative, which introduces indoor colour-coded waste recycling bins across the terminals, marks the first phase of a three-stage programme aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, reducing waste and aligning Nigeria’s airports with global best practices. Speaking at the unveiling, the Minister commended FAAN’s management for introducing the initiative, noting that it reflects the Authority’s commitment to cleaner, greener and more sustainable airport operations. In his remarks, Alhaji Ga...

  Fed Govt mulls  waste to power initiatives for airports   ….As Keyamo orders installation of solar infrastructure at MMIA The Federal Government has concluded plans to activate its ambitious Waste to Power Initiative, aimed at turning waste/ refuse materials into a valuable source of energy. The new move is part of Nigeria's  compliance with global commitments for the Airports Carbon Accreditation programme managed by Airports Council International (ACI). Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this yesterday during the launch of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Circular Economy at the Conference Room of the new terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),in Lagos. Keyamo, while lauding the move by FAAN to pursue the Clean/Green Energy Initiatives for airports , said Nigeria was switching to global best practices as many countries , had taken steps to migrate from the use of fossil fuels in runn...

 Securing Every Flight: FAAN's Renewed Safety Reforms Airports around the world continue to face an evolving range of security threats and Nigerian airports are not in any way insulated. Unauthorised access, touting, passenger misconduct, theft, extortion, vandalism, fraudulent activities, and other illicit practices remain persistent challenges capable of undermining safety, damaging public confidence and weakening the integrity of aviation operations in our airports.  These concerns have become the focus of a renewed campaign under the leadership of the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, whose administration has intensified efforts to restore discipline, strengthen security, and foster a culture of shared responsibility across the nation's airports.Since assuming office, Kuku has consistently emphasised that modern airports must be secure, orderly and passenger centred. This vision has informed a series o...

  SAHCO acquires equipment for passengers  with reduced mobility  Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has deepened its investment in  operational equipment  as part of its  commitment  to safety, and inclusive service delivery. To drive this, the company has unveiled the acquisition of the EVAC+CHAIR emergency evacuation chairs.  With this latest investment, SAHCO becomes the first and only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria to deploy this specialized mobility equipment, further enhancing its ability to provide safe, dignified, and efficient assistance to passengers with reduced mobility. According to a statement , EVAC+CHAIR, is  recognized globally as the world's leading stairway evacuation chair  specially designed to provide a safe and comfortable means of moving passengers with reduced mobility during emergencies or when navigating stairways.  Using an advanced gravity and friction control system, the chair sa...

 EDO NDLEA UNCOVERS DRUG WAREHOUSE, NABS COUPLE The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a large quantity of illicit drugs hidden in a warehouse in Benin City, the state capital. Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, said that the drugs were detected at a residential building along Sapele Road, Benin City, where the main targets, a husband and wife, were apprehended. Commander Mitchell said that the discovery highlights a growing concern regarding drug trafficking and illegal drug distribution in the state. “We arrested a husband and wife, Christian Chukwuka, 32 years old, and Nwanneka Christian, 33 years old, at the illicit warehouse where they deal in narcotic drugs. The arrest and seizure are a reflection of growing concern over drug trafficking and abuse. Both suspects who hail from Ndokwa in Delta State were caught at the warehouse,” Mitchell stated. The successful operation was carrie...

 Aeronautical Communications Officers urged to uphold  service excellence Aeronautical Communications Officers across Nigerian airports have been admonished to continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and service excellence. Alhaji Rabiu Mohammed Sani, President National Air Traffic Communicators Association of Nigeria (NACAN) who made this call during the graduation of the Aeronautical Mobile Service Course No. 8 (AMS-08) at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, commended Engr Umar Farouk for his visionary leadership and unwavering support, particularly in sponsoring various trainings in the agency Sani, who was full of praises for the NAMA Boss disclosed that Farouk has not only approved all their local training programmes-AO-33, AO-34, ACO-45, ACO-46, AMS-08, AMS-09, and CCM-but has also graciously settled all tuition fees in full. "As I speak, the CCM course graduated a few weeks ago, AMS-08 is graduating today, 17th July, 2026,...