Keyamo commissions remodeled domestic terminal of Kano Airport as N46b approved for runway reconstruction
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says a sum of ₦46 billion has been approved by the Federal Government for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
Keyamo said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the amount significantly to enhance operational efficiency and position Kano among the world’s leading international airports.
The Minister disclosed this development while commissioning the newly remodeled and upgraded domestic terminal at the airport, reaffirming the country’s unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure.
The domestic terminal is named in honour of Mallam Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo, one of Kano State’s most illustrious sons and a renowned aviation pioneer, in recognition of his immense contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s aviation industry.
The Minister described the event as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s ongoing drive to modernize aviation infrastructure across the country.
The Minister emphasized the strategic importance of Kano to Nigeria’s economy and aviation sector, describing the city as the commercial nerve centre of Northern Nigeria.
“The Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport remains the commercial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria. Kano, for us, remains the commercial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria. That is why we have earmarked Kano for major upgrades.”
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He added that President Tinubu had approved several other landmark projects aimed at repositioning the airport into one of Africa’s leading aviation hubs.
“The Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has earmarked Kano Airport for major upgrades because of the importance of this airport. That is why one of your great sons and one of our respected leaders, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was appointed by Mr. President to chair the Board of FAAN, because of the vision he has for aviation and for this great state.”
He further revealed that the upgrade of the airport’s Hajj Terminal had already commenced, with contractors currently on site.
The Minister reiterated that the remodeling of the Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal forms part of the Federal Government’s broader aviation modernization agenda aimed at improving passenger comfort, operational efficiency, safety, and service delivery across Nigeria’s airports.
In her remarks, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, noted that the upgraded terminal reflects the authority’s commitment to providing world-class airport facilities while enhancing the travel experience for passengers using the airport.
She noted that the extensive upgrade covered the baggage handling system, check-in facilities, terminal interiors, passenger lounges, air-conditioning systems and other critical infrastructure designed to deliver world-class service.
Mrs Kuku expressed confidence that the transformation would position the Dankabo Domestic Terminal among Nigeria’s leading airport terminals, capable of competing favourably with those in Abuja and Lagos while supporting Kano’s strategic role as Northern Nigeria’s commercial gateway.
The Chairman of FAAN’s Governing Board, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, commended President Tinubu and the Minister for prioritizing aviation development in Kano, stressing that the ongoing projects would further strengthen the state’s position as Northern Nigeria’s foremost commercial and aviation hub.
