The Federal government has earmarked over N46 billion for the reconstruction of aviation facilities at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano to meet global standard.

 

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo disclosed the critical intervention aimed at resurface the oldest airport in the country noted by 60 per cent of the allocation already released.

 

Keyamo spoke while unveiling the remodelled and upgraded of a domestic terminal at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airports, named after late Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo.

 

According to the Minister, the infrastructural development which already commenced with contractors deployed covered Runway, Taxiway, and Major Runway. Keyamo assured that upon completion, MAKIA would be ready to receive any aircraft landing from any part of the country.

 

He asserted that interventions on Kano airport are parts of President Bola Ahmad Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to enable safety and conducive aviation system in the country.

 

Earlier, the Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku hinted that rehabilitation and expansion of Hajj terminal at the Kano airport will soon commence.

 

He said the undertaking of the project is a demonstration of Federal government’s commitment to ensure seamless aviation exercise for pilgrims’ on journey to the Holy land.

 

She explained that the commissioning of the upgraded domestic terminal including the Baggage handling system; Conveyance system; Air-conditional System among other mechanical rehabilitation were designed for ultimate climate control and customer’s comfort.

 

The FAAN MD reminded that remodelling of the terminal became essential considering the strategic economic status of Kano airport in Northern Nigeria, added that FAAN is mandated to ensure seamless passengers’ experience and restore dignity of the aviation industry.

 

On his part, Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, described the commissioning of the reconstructed DanKabo Terminal as a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernize Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure.

 

Ganduje said the project represents more than the rehabilitation of physical structure, describing it as a symbol of progress, renewed commitment and the government’s determination to build an aviation sector that meets global standards of safety, efficiency and passenger satisfaction.

 

The former Governor of Kano explained that MAKIA remain a significant center that facilitate trade, attract investment, promote tourism, create employment opportunities and strengthen national integration.

 

He called on passengers and other airport users to protect the upgraded facility and comply with FAAN’s newly reviewed airport by-laws.

 

Representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the event, Commissioner for Transportation, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi pledged the government readiness to pave ways for enabling environment for improvement social economic development.