The Federal Government on Monday appointed Captain Rabiu Hamisu
Yadudu as the new Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of
Nigeria (FAAN).
Yadudu until the recent appointment was the Director of Operations,
FAAN and a pilot with considerable industry experience.
He replaces Saleh Dunoma , who had spent over three decades
in the airport authority, before he was appointed many years ago.
Sources within the authority said the appointment has been
received with mixed reactions from workers.
Yadudu’s entry according to industry watchers is another
attempt by the outgoing Minister of State, Aviation, Hadi Sirika to entrench
some interest in the sector.
Yadudu hails from Kano State, replacing Dunoma, who hails
from Borno State.
In a statement issued by Deputy Director Press and Public
Affairs, Ministry of Transport, Aviation, James Odaudu, the appointment takes
immediate effect.
The statement reads:” President Muhammadu Buhari has
approved the appointment of Captain Rabiu Yadudu as the new MD of FAAN.
Yadudu an ICAO / ACI accredited Airport Professional, holds
professional certifications in Avionics, Airport Safety Management Systems,
Airport Security Management, and others. (NAN)
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