Naija don show say e dey serious for aviation matter as di country don become Africa second-largest domestic aviation market. Di Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, yarn dis one for ACI Africa Regional Conference wey dem hold for Luanda.
Kuku talk say Murtala Muhammed International Airport for Lagos record 11.8 percent increase for air traffic movements for 2025. Dis one make am rank among di fastest-growing airports for di kontri. “For cargo matter, Lagos stand out well-well,” Kuku add. “E rank among Africa leading cargo airports with 34.4 percent growth – di highest increase among top 10 airports.”
Di FAAN boss yarn say Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport also dey among top 10 airports for Africa for domestic passenger traffic. “Dis statistics no be just numbers,” Kuku stress. “Dem reflect how Naija don become important as regional hub for travel, trade, and logistics.”
Kuku talk say Naija performance dey align with wetin dey happen for Africa generally. Passenger demand dey rise, cargo throughput dey improve for key African gateways. “For across Africa, aviation dey show e value as driver of development,” she yarn. “Our airports na gateways to opportunity.”
For future matter, Kuku emphasize say innovation, collaboration, and long-term planning go help sustain growth for aviation sector. “Wetin clear from our discussions for Luanda na say future of African aviation go depend not only on infrastructure but also on partnership,” she tell participants.
She announce say Naija go host next ACI Africa conference for Abuja from September 19 to 25, 2026. Di theme na “Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience.” Kuku talk say Abuja conference go give stakeholders chance to explore strategies for attracting investment and improving operations.
“Dis send important message,” Kuku add. “Naija no dey only prepare to host Africa; Naija dey actively participate for shaping future of African air connectivity.”
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