Ganduje Seeks New Innovation To Strengthen Aviation Sector

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Abdullah Ganduje, has called for the adoption of new innovations to strengthen the aviation sector.

Ganduje made the call while addressing participants at the 4-day FAAN Board and Stakeholders Retreat in Abuja, stressing the need for continuous evolution, innovation, and collaboration to ensure long-term resilience, efficiency, and global relevance.

According to him, “We must continuously evolve, anticipate emerging trends and adopt innovative approaches that ensure long-term resilience, efficiency, and global relevance.”

The former governor of Kano State and immediate past chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) also called on stakeholders to renew their collective commitment to strengthening the aviation sector and preparing it for the future.

He emphasised the need for stakeholders to work together to build a modern, efficient, and innovative Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) that is financially sustainable and globally competitive.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of FAAN, Ms Olubunmi Kuku, highlighted three key pillars for the authority’s future, including leadership, modernisation, and strategic renewal.

She affirmed that FAAN operates on a clear and open-door policy under her leadership, adding that this approach fosters innovation, transparency, and collaborative problem-solving.

Kuku also emphasised the importance of enhancing infrastructure, ensuring all airports are safe, secure, and welcoming. “We must ensure that all our airports are safe, secure, and welcoming spaces for our many guests, who are the reason for our existence.”