FAAN Commissions Upgraded Domestic Terminal at Kano Airport, FG Approves ₦46bn Runway Rehabilitation
Oru Leonard
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commissioned the newly upgraded Domestic Terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), marking another milestone in the Federal Government’s airport modernisation programme aimed at improving passenger experience and strengthening aviation infrastructure nationwide.
The upgraded terminal was commissioned on Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who represented the Federal Government at the ceremony attended by the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Chairman of the FAAN Board, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, members of the National Assembly, aviation agency heads, traditional rulers, airline operators and other stakeholders.
In her welcome address, FAAN Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, described the project as another significant step in the Authority’s commitment to transforming airport infrastructure and enhancing passenger experience across the country.
She said the extensive upgrade included modern baggage handling systems, improved check-in facilities, refurbished terminal interiors, upgraded passenger lounges, enhanced air-conditioning systems and other critical infrastructure designed to deliver world-class services.
According to Kuku, the transformation positions the Dankabo Domestic Terminal among Nigeria’s leading airport facilities, capable of competing with terminals in Abuja and Lagos while reinforcing Kano’s strategic position as Northern Nigeria’s commercial gateway.
Speaking at the event, Ganduje said the project reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure renewal under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He commended the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the FAAN management for their dedication to projects that strengthen the aviation sector and stimulate economic growth.
Commissioning the terminal, Keyamo said the project forms part of ongoing airport infrastructure upgrades being executed by FAAN in line with the Ministry’s Five-Point Agenda and President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The minister also announced that the Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the rehabilitation of the airport’s primary and secondary runways. He disclosed that about 60 per cent of the contract sum has already been released, while the contractor has mobilised to the site.
He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his continued support for the aviation sector, noting that sustained investment in airport infrastructure is laying the foundation for a more efficient, competitive and globally connected aviation industry.
Following the commissioning, the minister led dignitaries on an inspection tour of the upgraded terminal, where guests praised the quality of the facility and described it as a modern passenger terminal that meets international standards.
FAAN said the upgraded terminal, with its contemporary facilities and enhanced passenger amenities, represents another major achievement in its strategic drive to develop safer, smarter and more efficient airports in support of Nigeria’s economic development and aviation aspirations.
