December 20, (THEWILL) – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has commissioned the newly installed E-gates at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.
The project, funded by the UBA Group through a Public-Private Partnership with FAAN, is aimed at enhancing passenger facilitation and strengthening security at the airport.
Accompanied by the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, the Minister also unveiled newly acquired Compressed Natural Gas airport transit buses.
The buses, equipped with accessibility features for persons with disabilities, align with the Federal Government’s CNG initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking at the event, Keyamo commended the UBA Group for their partnership in advancing the aviation sector. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to adopting innovative solutions to improve airport operations.
On her part, Kuku reiterated FAAN’s dedication to providing world-class facilities and services across Nigeria’s airports.
She said, “These initiatives underscore the Ministry’s and FAAN’s focus on modernizing infrastructure, enhancing passenger experience, and promoting sustainable transportation solutions within the aviation sector.”
During the ceremony, Kuku also presented Keyamo with the recertification of both Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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