FAAN Holds Workshop to Enhance Knowledge of Airport Operations

• Over 60 participants, including aviation reporters and FAAN staff, attended the workshop
• The workshop, titled; “Reporting Aviation and Airports,”
• Omeri commended FAAN’s Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, for her commitment to improving Nigerian airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) recently held a one-day workshop in Lagos aimed at enhancing the knowledge of public relations staff and aviation journalists on airport operations.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the workshop, titled “Reporting Aviation and Airports,” was organized in collaboration with the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS).

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In her opening speech, FAAN’s Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku emphasized the significance of continuous education and personal development for professional growth.

Kuku, represented by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, underscored that without these factors, leaders risk stagnation in their respective fields.

“Education is the fuel that drives every leader. When you talk about leadership, education is one of the key factors that propel every leader to the next level,” Kuku stated.

At the event, former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mike Omeri, stressed the importance of continuous on-the-job training in addition to experience for optimal performance.

Omeri commended FAAN’s Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, for her commitment to improving Nigerian airports through various transformative programs.

“The essence of this workshop is to immerse ourselves in FAAN’s current efforts to reposition Nigeria’s airports and to explore other areas of aviation and airport reporting, especially as our country seeks to advance from a stagnant stage,” Omeri said.

The workshop featured sessions on four topics: Airport Operations and Management: Stakeholders and Responsibilities, Aviation Incident Reporting: Sensationalism and Responsibilities, Legal Perspectives in Aviation Reporting, and Media and Partnerships.

Over 60 participants, including aviation reporters and FAAN staff, attended the workshop.

One of the sessions, “Airport Operations and Management: Stakeholders and Responsibilities,” highlighted the responsibilities of stakeholders in the aviation industry.

Participants learned about the intricacies of airport management, the importance of stakeholder collaboration, and the critical aspects of maintaining safety and efficiency at airports.

Another session focused on “Aviation Incident Reporting: Sensationalism and Responsibilities.”

This topic addressed the challenges faced by journalists when reporting on aviation incidents.

Participants were taught the importance of avoiding sensationalism and prioritising factual reporting.

The ‘Legal perspectives in aviation reporting’ session provided participants with an understanding of the laws governing aviation in Nigeria.

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Sub topics included regulatory compliance, legal liabilities, and the ethical considerations involved in aviation reporting while the session on “Media and Partnerships” explored the importance of building strong relationships between the media and aviation stakeholders.

The workshop concluded with a discussion, where participants shared their insights and experiences and commended FAAN for fostering collaboration between aviation professionals and media personnel and striving to improve the accuracy of information disseminated to the public.

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