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FAAN Defends N580bn Runway Reconstruction Estimate

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has defended its N580 billion budget for reconstructing airport runways nationwide, stating that at least 17 runways require urgent repairs.

FAAN’s Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, noted that the project would also cover the repair of perimeter roads and fencing at several airports under its jurisdiction. Speaking on TVC’s Beyond 100 Days last night, Kuku emphasized her commitment to achieving her goals despite criticism, asserting that she would resign if her approach proved unsuccessful.

Her words: “We have a number of runways in Nigeria today. So, we had mentioned to you that there are 22 airports that are owned by the federal government. We also support some airports that are owned by the state.

“I did make specific reference to airports who had runways that had exceeded their lifespan. The average lifespan of a runway is about 20 to 25 years. A lot of our runways in Nigeria have truly exceeded that time, meaning that we have had them for 30 plus, 35 years.

“And what it means is that we need to actually reconstruct those runways. The reconstruction of those runways, the 580 billion that I initially mentioned, is actually for over 17 runways. And it is not just the runways. It includes some perimeter roads. It includes fencing.

“I have seen some commentary where people are saying, what do they need all of this money for? I encourage you, please just look at Google if you are in the construction business or in the aviation business to try and understand what it means to build runways, taxiway links and apron expansion work that we need to do. And, of course, to make sure that we put a safe environment together for everything that happens on the airside.

“I am still stepping on toes. I do know that I need to do that with caution, but definitely not at the jeopardy of the Nigerian airport system. If I have to, I will step down and I will resign if I realise that it is not working. But what is important for me is to make sure that I do what is right. I do the needful, largely in terms of making sure that there are critical infrastructure projects in front of me, making sure that Nigerians are safe.”

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