Courtesy :indepthnewsng.com
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr Saleh Dunoma, has stated that Katsina Airport terminal, which would be commissioned any moment from now, would add substantial value to the revenue generation drive of the agency.
He said this while inspecting the facilities at the airport.
Dunoma noted that the authority was presently putting finishing touches for final takeover of the New Terminal.
The FAAN Managing Director highlighted the strategic importance and relevance of the airport as an alternate airport to key airports in the northern part of the nation, adding that the terminal would add substantial value to the revenue generation drive of the organisation through annual hajj operations.
He also stated that FAAN would continue to prioritise safety and security in line with international best practices.
The MD was received on arrival by the Airport Manager, Bello Giyade, who led the inspection of facilities comprising the arrival and departure halls, scanning machines, conveyor belts and other facilities.
The team of experts, who accompanied the Managing Director included Engr Nurudeen Salisu Daura, GM Electrical, Arc Niger Temlong, GM Procurement and Zakari Mahmud, Regional General Manager North among others.
The airport constructed in 1991 was being operated as airstrip before being upgraded to operate standard operations.
