By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Kano State, was formally inaugurated today as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja, was conducted by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN).
Ganduje, who holds the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), was sworn in alongside other members of the newly constituted FAAN Board.
The newly inaugurated board members include:
1.Ms. Olubunmi Kuku (Managing Director, FAAN)
2.Ms. Dorothy Duruaka
3.Ahmed Ibrahim Suleiman
4.Nasiru Muazu
5.Omozojie Okoboh
6.TP Vembe
7.Bridget Gold
Dr. Ganduje’s appointment as Chairman of the FAAN Board was initially announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in January 2025.
Today’s inauguration marks the official commencement of his tenure and that of the entire board, tasked with overseeing the strategic direction and governance of the nation’s airport authority.