The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has officially commissioned the newly remodeled and upgraded Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, reaffirming the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The domestic terminal is named in honour of Mallam Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo, one of Kano State’s most illustrious sons and a renowned aviation pioneer, in recognition of his immense contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s aviation industry.
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Speaking during the commissioning, the Minister described the event as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s ongoing drive to modernise aviation infrastructure across the country.
“Today, we are gathered for the commissioning of the remodelled and upgraded Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. In aviation terms, we call it MAKIA,” he said.
The minister emphasised the strategic importance of Kano to Nigeria’s economy and aviation sector, describing the city as the commercial nerve centre of Northern Nigeria.
“The Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport remains the commercial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria. Kano, for us, remains the commercial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria. That is why we have earmarked Kano for major upgrades.”
He disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved several landmark projects aimed at repositioning the airport into one of Africa’s leading aviation hubs.
“The President has approved the sum of ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway so that the Kano Airport can compete with other international airports around the world,” he said.
He further revealed that the upgrade of the airport’s Hajj Terminal has already commenced, with contractors currently on site.
In her remarks, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, noted that the upgraded terminal reflects the Authority’s commitment to providing world-class airport facilities while enhancing the travel experience for passengers using the airport.
The Chairman of FAAN’s Governing Board, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, commended President Tinubu and the Honourable Minister for prioritising aviation development in Kano, stressing that the ongoing projects would further strengthen the State’s position as Northern Nigeria’s foremost commercial and aviation hub.
The commissioning of the remodelled Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal marks yet another milestone in the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s aviation sector, reinforcing the Federal Government’s resolve to deliver modern, efficient, and globally competitive airport infrastructure that supports economic growth, regional connectivity, and national development.
The commissioning ceremony drew an array of dignitaries, including the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku; Commissioner for Transport, Kano State, Barrister Haruna Dederi, who represented the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engineer Abba Yusuf; the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure; the Director of Air Transport Management, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Ahmed Tijani; FAAN Directors, aviation stakeholders, and other guests.
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