… FAAN reopens 18L runway
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has promised to support the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to ensure a seamless 2024 Hajj 2024 operations.
He also declared a collaborative plan with the Kano State government geared towards the same purpose.
Keyamo made these declarations during a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, in the company of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation, Doctor Emmanuel Meribole, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, and directors from both the Ministry and FAAN.
The Minister and his team was joined by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Gwarzo, who represented the Governor to a facility tour of the airport, which includes the Hajj and cargo terminals.
He outlined his plans to ensure all states are ready for Hajj operations this year.
Keyamo also pledged his unwavering support to FAAN to ensure seamless operations, with plans to collaborate with the state government to ensure a successful pilgrimage.
Furthermore, he solicited support from the Kano State Government for a dedicated power line to the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to enhance the airport’s power supply and improve the cooling system; a pressing need given recent concerns.
The Deputy Governor in response assured the Minister and his team that the State Government would work diligently to ensure that the request would be swiftly addressed.
In another noteworthy development, FAAN announced the reopening of Runway 18L after an NG Eagle XEjet with the registration number 5N-BZZ, en route from Abuja to Lagos, landed and skidded off the runway.
There were no casualties as a result of the incident.