Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja has been chosen as “the best improved airport in safety” by Airports Council International, Africa region.
The airport emerged the winner of the category, following an extensive evaluation process that considered entries from several other airports in Africa.
Confirming the award, General Manager, Corporate Communication, FAAN, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu said a letter to the effect has been received at FAAN.
“A letter dated September 13, 2018, addressed to Captain Rabiu Yadudu, Director of Airport Operations, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) by Secretary General of ACI Africa,
Mr. Ali Tounsi, the body noted that despite fierce competition, NAIA’s infrastructure and processes were rated the best in Africa for it’s category,” said Yakubu.
It will be recalled that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, was recently audited and certified by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) having been given a clean bill of health by the regulatory Authority.
The award will officially be presented to the airport at the next ACI Africa Conference and Annual General Assembly scheduled to hold in Abidjan, Cote d’ivoire from the October 14 – 17, 2018.
