The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army in strengthening its air transport operations, with a focus on welfare flights and logistics expansion.
Kuku gave the assurance on Tuesday during a meeting in Lagos with senior officers from the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, led by its Corps Commander, Nansak Shagaya.
Speaking during the visit, Shagaya said the engagement was aimed at deepening existing collaboration between both institutions, particularly around plans to revive the Nigerian Army Air Freight Company and introduce structured welfare flight operations for military personnel.
He noted that the Army is seeking FAAN’s cooperation to ensure seamless execution of the welfare flights, including the provision of designated holding areas and necessary support systems for officers and soldiers on transit.
According to him, such measures would significantly improve travel experience and operational efficiency for personnel deployed across various locations.
Responding, Kuku welcomed the initiative and assured the delegation of FAAN’s readiness to provide the required operational support in line with its mandate to deliver safe, secure, and passenger-friendly airport services.
The meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration while enhancing logistics and welfare frameworks for military personnel within Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem.