The managing director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku |
The new Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, has assured all stakeholders in the aviation sector that the agency will continue to be the bastion of excellent service delivery in the country. She said this while meeting the top management of the agency and the press after receiving the handover notes of the previous leadership from the Legal Adviser/Secretary to the Board, Mrs. Gold Bridget Iwinose.
The new FAAN MD, who said she was glad to be returning to
the sector where she had previously worked, thanked the management and staff
for the good work they have been doing and assured them she would build on it.
“My mission at FAAN is simple,” Mrs. Kuku said. “I’m here to
complement the good work you have all been doing and consolidate on the
foundation that previous managements have laid. We will pursue and deliver on
all our obligations to the nation and the international community. Together
with you all, we can make FAAN a greater institution than it already is.
“We shall be working within the frame work of the Renewed
Hope Agenda as enunciated by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
GCFR, and in accordance with the policy and program direction of the Honourable
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo, SAN.”
Describing FAAN as a national asset designed to operate
airport infrastructure and equipment and as a tool for economic development,
the MD/CE said her vision was to improve on the agency’s professionalism in
enhancing user experience, passengers’ seamless facilitation, security, safety
and standards. She also affirmed that improving the country’s image will be a
core ambition for her office.
“Under my leadership, revenue generation will be optimised
and waste will be eliminated as much as possible. Staff welfare will also be a
priority but I also expect the staff to be committed to put their best. As
every institution is only as powerful as the human resources managing it, we
will prioritise the improvement of institutional and human capacity. Working in
collaboration with national and international bodies, we will promote the image
of Nigeria and strengthen the network of FAAN,” she added.
Clearly aware of the extra challenges the aviation sector
faces during the Yuletide, Mrs. Kuku explained that she was already drawing up
tactics to deal with this.
She said, “There is an urgency of yesterday in revving up
our operations as we have fully entered the busiest season of the year for
airline operations. To this end, we shall be interfacing with the various
professional interests, sister agencies and partners to ensure we have smooth,
safe and secure operations throughout the season. Let us do our jobs with
patriotism and a smile on our faces, spreading the joy of the Yuletide.
“Let us join hands to build a FAAN that you will always be
proud of. Our mission is to transform the agency into the most efficient and
effective institution in Nigeria. As Management, we carry a huge responsibility
to the nation, the flying public(s); the airlines; the international community.
Join me to give our customers the best airport experience that is efficient,
safe, secure and fun.”
In attendance at the meeting were General Managers and
Airport Managers from across the country.
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