The quest of Nigeria to claim her status as the leading airport operator in Africa and globally, received another boost today as stage as the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engineer Saleh Dunoma emerged regional President of Airport Council International (ACI-Africa).
The election took place during the 25th ACI-Africa annual assembly, regional conference and exhibition from 17 – 23 October holding in Moputo, Mozambique.
A statement from the agency said, “By this election, Dunoma has made history as the first Nigerian to preside over the body made up of 62 members, operating 250 airports in 47 countries throughout the African continent.”
ACI is a non-for-profit organization with five geographical regions – Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin American-Caribbean and North America.
Described as a consummate team player and dedicated professional, the agency said Dunoma has over three decades of hands-on experience in the aviation sector, “which will come to bear in his presidency.”
The new President of ACI-Africa is a recipient of the highly coveted National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award by President Mohammadu Buhari, based on the recommendation of the National Productivity Centre of Nigeria.
A graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Dunoma started his aviation career in the Civil Engineering Department of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in 1980 and rose through the ranks to the zenith as it’s Managing Director.
“Dunoma has been described as a silent achiever who allows his work to speak for him,” the agency said.
