Ganduje inaugurated as FAAN’s board chairman

Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially returned to public service following his inauguration as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State, had recently resigned from his position as APC National Chairman citing health-related reasons.

His appointment as FAAN board chairman was earlier approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and he has now been formally inaugurated into the role.

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The inauguration, which took place at the Federal Ministry of Aviation, headed by Barrister Festus Keyamo, had many prominent politicians across the country on Ganduje’s entourage.

In Ganduje’s entourage was Senator Kawu Samaila, APC Kano State Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, Managing Director of Hadeja Jamare Development Authority, Alhaji Suleman Bichi, Executive Director, Technical Services, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, former Kano State Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Garba and many dignitaries.

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, expressed confidence that Ganduje and other members of the board will have what it take to move the sector forward.

He urged them to work towards enhancing the security of the Airport, enhancing passangers experience, among others.

“As you embark on this taste, remember that the eyes of the Nation are upon you,” Keyamo said.