Ganduje Resumes New Role At FAAN Following APC Chair Resignation

Ganduje Resumes New Role At FAAN Following APC Chair Resignation.
Vows to drive reforms, ensure harmony with executive management and ministry.
Promises improved service delivery, aligned with global aviation standards

Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday, officially resumed duties as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), days after stepping down as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that his resumption follows the formal inauguration of the newly reconstituted boards of aviation parastatals by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Abuja.

Addressing stakeholders at the inauguration, Ganduje assured that the new FAAN board under his leadership would focus on advancing the aviation sector and upholding international standards. He emphasised that the appointments were based on competence and the need to reposition the industry for excellence.

“As a board, we will assist you in moving this ministry to the next level. We will study the Act of FAAN to understand our boundaries and avoid conflicts with executive management and the ministry,” Ganduje said.

He acknowledged the common tension between boards and management but pledged to maintain harmony and perform their oversight roles responsibly.

“We will not overshoot our responsibilities, neither will we underperform. Our focus will be on efficient service delivery, which is the primary purpose of FAAN,” he added.

Ganduje also highlighted the growing complexity of the aviation sector due to the increasing number of local and international stakeholders. He stressed that Nigeria, as a leading African nation, must meet global expectations in airport management and service quality.