President Muhammad Buhari has approved the appointment of Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu as the new Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

Yadudu is to take over from the erstwhile Managing Director, Engr. Saleh Dunoma.

Yadudu an ICAO / ACI accredited International Airport Professional, was until his new appointment, the Director of Airport Operations of the authority.

A statement issued by the Deputy Director Press & Public Affairs , Ministry of Transportation (Aviation), James Odaudu also said that the new Managing Director  holds professional certifications in Avionics,  Airport Safety Management Systems , Airport Security Management, Air Transport Systems Management,  amongst others.

His appointment takes immediate effect.