Managing Director/Chief Executive officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN Olubunmi Kuku has received commendation from stakeholders in the nation’s Aviation Industry, over her giants strides in just one year in office.
Speaking at an event to mark her one year in office and December edition of the MD’s quarterly award for excellence at the FAAN headquarters in Lagos on Wednesday, Director Special Duties, FAAN, Henry Agbebire said the occasion was to honour a significant milestone, attained in one year of dedicated service by the MD, whose visionary leadership has been been instrumental in transforming the FAAN into a model of operational excellence.
Agbebire confirmed that under Kuku’s leadership, FAAN has witnessed achievements in safety, security and passengers facilitation.
In his remarks, General Manager, Safety, John Okezie Ekpe, who said Kuku’s commitment has helped to ensure that safety is prioritized at all levels of the organization’s operations, listed establishment of safety culture, clear formal safety policy, regulatory compliance, adequate safety training, accountability and engagement as part of her achievements in the areas of safety.
Others who spoke on the achievements of the FAAN MD included, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, Director of AVSEC, Albert Afegbai, AGM Safety OSH, Oguche Samuel Enejo, equally commended the MD for the giant efforts made in such a short period.
On her part while speaking at the sideline of the event, Kuku commended all workers of FAAN, stating that she also owes the indelible experience to God, staff of FAAN, directors and the management.
While thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for giving her the opportunity to serve, Kuku also said the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has equally been supportive, adding that his words and actions have made her work easier.
On the expectations for next year, the MD added that aviobridges, conveyor belts will be coming in next year.
The High point of event marked presentation of MD’s awards to deserving FAAN staff and also the launch of the Occupational Safety and Health Manual and Aerodrome General Safety Handbook.
