FAAN Commits To Making Nigeria A Cargo Hub
The Managing Director and Chief Executive of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku says “Nigeria will become a dominant hub, a beacon of efficiency, and a catalyst for economic prosperity across Africa. This is our commitment: to ensure Nigeria is not just a point on the global cargo map, but the strategic gateway connecting Africa to the world.”
In her remarks today at the Directorate of Cargo Development Services (DCDS) Operational Stakeholders Engagement held in Lagos, Kuku said “FAAN Management, under my leadership and the guidance of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN, is fully committed to creating the enabling environment, the necessary policies, infrastructure, and political will for this ecosystem to thrive.”
She said the government cannot drive this agenda alone. “We need your partnership, your innovation, and your commitment to excellence. The issues and opportunities before us, whether in handling, documentation, automation, safety, or export readiness, all require a joint approach. This session is your platform to speak, to challenge, and to co-design solutions,” adding that “each operational challenge is an opportunity for us to improve and improve quickly. Let’s fix bottlenecks. Let’s upgrade our facilities. Let’s lift service quality. Let’s build the systems that make cargo flow seamless in and out of Nigeria. Let’s put Nigeria in its rightful place as the air cargo powerhouse of West and Central Africa because we can, and because the future demands it.”
Kuku further stated that “the work ahead is vast, but so is the potential. As we begin this journey, let us move forward with a shared purpose that we are building not just for today, but for future generations. With your partnership, we will deliver a cargo ecosystem that is secure, competitive, profitable, and efficient. One that supports our farmers, manufacturers, exporters, courier services, pharmaceutical handlers and every business that depends on the rapid movement of goods. One that positions Nigeria not only as a player, but as a leader in African trade. Together, we will create the hallmark of cargo excellence that Nigeria deserves.”
She further said “the air cargo industry is the essential artery of modern global trade, carrying life-saving medicines, high-value technology, and perishable goods. For Nigeria, with our vast potential in agriculture, manufacturing, and e-commerce, the possibilities are boundless.”
“However, we readily admit that we have operated below our potential for too long. We have been held back by inadequate facilities, delays, and missed opportunities. That changes today,” she said
