The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has hailed Nigeria’s re-election into the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, describing the development as a strong endorsement of the country’s leadership in global aviation.
Nigeria secured 163 votes during the election, reinforcing its position as a key player in international aviation.
In a statement issued through FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, Mrs. Kuku commended the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, for his visionary leadership, which she said was pivotal in consolidating Nigeria’s influence on the global stage.
“This overwhelming vote of confidence from the international community reaffirms Nigeria’s strategic importance in aviation. Under the Honourable Minister’s leadership, Nigeria has not only safeguarded its seat but also deepened its influence in shaping the future of global aviation,” she said.
She further emphasized that Nigeria’s continued representation at ICAO provides a strong platform to harmonize domestic aviation reforms with international standards in safety, security, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.
“At FAAN, we see this renewed mandate as a call to action. We are determined to leverage Nigeria’s place on the ICAO Council to accelerate our ambition of making Nigeria the aviation hub of West Africa. By translating this recognition into world-class airport infrastructure, smarter operations, and improved passenger experience, we will ensure that our airports remain gateways of national pride and regional competitiveness,” Mrs. Kuku added.
The FAAN MD also extended her congratulations to Egypt and South Africa on their re-election, noting that Africa’s strengthened representation at ICAO would further amplify the continent’s voice in areas of aviation safety, connectivity, and innovation.
She concluded by assuring stakeholders and the flying public that FAAN would continue to uphold excellence and professionalism, values that earned Nigeria the trust of 163 ICAO member states.
