The managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has emerged as the aviation industry agency Chief Executive Officer of the Year 2024.
Mr Fortune Idu, founder and chairman of F.C.I International, organiser of the NIGAV Award, said in a letter addressed to the managing director that she topped the poll with 35.3 per cent of the over 3, 000 online respondents who voted to decide the winner.
He said the award would be presented to Kuku at the Nigeria Aviation Award and Ministerial Dinner slated for on April 11, 2025 at the NIGAV Centre in Lagos.
“We are pleased to inform you that following the conclusion of the public nomination and voting process for the 14th Nigeria Aviation Award, you have been popularly voted as the winner of NIGAV Award 2024 for Aviation Agency CEO of the Year.
“As a mark of significant honor, this award will be presented to you in the presence of our distinguished special guests, including His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Executive Governor of Lagos State; Barr. Festus Keyamo, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Distinguished Senator George Akume.
“The selection process for this year began on February 1, 2025, and involved over 3500 online respondents and votes, making it the most inclusive and credible industry recognition program in Nigeria.
“This event is the pinnacle of a unified aviation celebration, during which the NIGAV Award Chairman will present to you the Aviation Year Annual Report,” the letter said in part.
