Engages key stakeholders, emphasises teamwork
The newly appointed Airport Manager, Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, Mr. Gbenga Afuwape is set to introduce exceptional management skills and knowledge that will ensure the new status of the newly upgraded international airport.
Afuwape who resumed at the airport on Monday immediately met with Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde to discuss with him on the State sponsored airport upgrade.
On the second day, lucky Afuwape received his first VIP visitor, in person of the Vice President of Nigeria Alhaji Kashim Shettima at the airport.
The new manager has also inspected the facilities, especially the ongoing projects, at the airport.
He has since held meetings with FAAN management, upgrade committee representatives, stakeholders, and community leaders.
At a brief handover cerceremony the new airport manager emphasized teamwork as essential for development and success. He has also conducted on-the-spot inspections of the airport upgrade.
To enhance security, he plans to meet with relevant agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Air Force, Nigeria Army and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Afuwape, who holds Bachelor degree in English has extensive experience in airport operations, having worked at Nnamdi Azikiwe and Murtala Muhammed International Airports.
He previously served as a Terminal Manager and Technical Adviser to the Regional Manager South West. He has a background in journalism having worked with the Vanguard Media Limited between 1995 and 2003
His leadership is expected to drive progress at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Ibadan.
