By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Captain Hamisu Rabiu Yadudu has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) with immediate effect.
This appointment, which was made and approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria, was announced on Monday in a statement issued by General Manager, Corporate Affairs at aviation agency, Mrs Yakubu Henrietta.
It was disclosed that the appointment of Captain Yadudu was conveyed through a letter, referenced FMA/PSAPPT/CEO/014/VOL.I/3 and dated May 20, 2019 from the Federal Ministry of Transportation.
The new Managing Director, who took over from Engr. Saleh Dunoma as MD was the Authority’s Director of Airport Operations prior to this appointment.
An ICAO/ACI accredited International Airport Professional, Capt. Yadudu holds professional certifications in Avionics, Airport Safety Management Systems, Airport Security Management, Air Transport Systems Management, amongst others.