A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Hycient Ngwu, has hailed the appointment of the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje as chairman of the board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
Ngwu, a former South-East publicity secretary of the APC, in a statement on Sunday in Enugu, commended President Bola Tinubu for the apt appointment.
He noted that he was optimistic that the appointment will usher in a golden era of progress for FAAN, adding that Ganduje will ensure that the agency’s mandate, which is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda is achieved.
Ganduje’s appointment, he asserted will act as a catalyst that will quicken the realisation of President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda for the aviation sector.
“Given Ganduje’s wealth of experience in public administration, his appointment as the chairman of the board of FAAN will complement and quicken the ministerial mandate/vision of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in FAAN.
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“This mandate is ably supervised by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku. With the combination of these personalities, I have no doubt FAAN will witness a golden era under this administration,” he said.
In another development, Ngwu condoled with the families and friends of the victims of the fuel tanker explosion at Ugwu-Onyeama Hill, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
He described the incident as an unfortunate one that could have been minimised if the roads were in good condition.
“The Enugu-Onitsha Expressway is a gateway from Ebonyi, Enugu, to Anambra and the South West.
Therefore, the government through the Federal Ministry of Works should prioritise the complete reconstruction of the road and the portions that are dilapidated be rehabilitated for the smooth movement and benefit of all road users,” Ngwu added.
He commended the Enugu State Chief Fire Officer, Chief Okwudiri Ohaa, and his team for rising to the occasion and halting the spread of the fire on time.
