The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has pledged the Federal Government’s total support to the government of Borno State in the ambitious endeavour to launch the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri on 1st January 2025.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, made the commitment after a stakeholders meeting convened by the BORNO State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, at the Government House in Maiduguri last Thursday, 14th November 2024.
Kuku, also expressed FAAN’s commitment to deploying its manpower and resources to achieve the target date.
The meeting was graced by the presence of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, who, in no uncertain terms, directed FAAN to extend all necessary support to ensure the realisation of the project.
Kuku assured all parties that FAAN would not only meet but exceed the directives of the Honourable Minister, stressing that the Agency would ensure adherence to both local and international aviation regulations and provide comprehensive guidance and technical expertise to propel the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport project to fruition.
The FAAN MD, commended the vision and determination of Governor Zulum, underscoring FAAN’s unwavering commitment to offering appropriate technical support to the commendable initiative. .
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