The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has been honoured with the prestigious Change Maker Award in Aviation Safety Transformation at the Daily Times Nigeria Centenary Awards, held to commemorate 100 years of the iconic newspaper’s existence.
Mrs Kuku was among the distinguished Nigerians recognised for their outstanding contributions to national development and excellence in their respective fields, with her award celebrating her visionary leadership, commitment to institutional transformation and significant contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s aviation industry.
The recognition particularly acknowledges her leadership at FAAN, where, over the past three years, she has continued to champion reforms aimed at strengthening aviation safety, improving airport infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and repositioning Nigeria’s airports to meet evolving international standards.
Under her leadership, FAAN has intensified efforts towards improving passenger experience and comfort, strengthening safety and security architecture, modernising airport facilities and promoting a more efficient and passenger-friendly airport environment.
Her administration has recorded notable milestones in quality management and environmental sustainability, including FAAN’s attainment of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certifications, reflecting the Authority’s commitment to international best practices and continuous improvement.
The award is a testament to Mrs Kuku’s dedication to driving positive change within the aviation sector and her determination to position FAAN as a more responsive, efficient and globally competitive airport management organisation.
