The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN), Mrs .Olubunmi Kuku has continued her winning streak as she was awarded the Excellence Award for the year 2025 by the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studie(CIAPS).
Speaking at the event shortly after bestowing the award on Kuku, a Director at CIAPS, Prof. Anthony Kila said that the honour was done the FAAN MD for the excellent work she has been doing upon assuming office.
Kila stated that the award is in recognition of the outstanding achievements, exemplary and unwavering commitment to Excellence.
Excellence, he said can be achieved if the drive is there and the target towards achieving it is set
Kuku thanked CIAPS for the award, adding that it is a testimony of the excellent job that Kuku is doing in the FAAN.
He urged her to continuously strive to achieve excellence as according to Kila, it is achievable.
On her part, Kuku who was unavoidably absent, was represented by the General Manager Administration, Mrs. Oluwasola Awe.
Awe, while receiving the prestigious award for excellence on behalf of the Managing Director, said that it is an honour to stand before the August gathering representing the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku.
“As we gather to celebrate this achievement, I would like to highlight FAAN’s commitment to cultivating a culture of excellence in service delivery.
“Our Acculturation Programme, launched earlier this year, is a testament to this commitment. This initiative aims to transform our organizational culture, fostering an environment where excellence, efficiency, and integrity thrive,Awe said.
She stated that through this programme, FAAN is equipping its staff with the necessary values, skills, and mindset to elevate the aviation sector.
According other, “Our SKYWARD SHIFT bulletin keeps staff informed and motivated, while the MD’s Monthly Prize and Award for Excellence and Productivity recognise outstanding performance.”
She described the FAAN Managing Director as trailblazer; the first female MD of FAAN, shattering the glass ceiling and paving the way for more professional women to aspire to greater heights.
She informed that Kuku’s commitment to excellence is contagious, adding that under her leadership, FAAN is striving for greatness.
Awe pointed out that FAAN as an organisation is focused on excellent service delivery by leveraging technology to reduce waisted time and also enhance passenger satisfaction.
“We’ve achieved significant improvements in non-aeronautical revenue and safety standards,” Awe said.
FAAN, the General Manager Administration, said is also guided by its six core strategic pillars which are :
– Customer-Centric Service Delivery
– Operational Excellence & Innovation
– Effective Governance & Workforce Excellence
– Airport Viability
– Infrastructure Modernization and Expansion
– Safety and Security
She stated that in the agency quest for excellence, it has equipped journalists covering aviation to report with precision, promoting accurate, balanced, and engaging stories that showcase Nigeria’s aviation industry.
“I would like to express my MD’s gratitude for this recognition and assure you that FAAN remains committed to delivering exceptional service, driving innovation, and setting new standards in the aviation industry.”
She hoped that the collective efforts shape a brighter future for Nigeria’s aviation sector.
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