Ganduje backs FAAN MRO hangars to make Nigeria aviation hub
Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has outlined a bold vision to establish world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hangars across Nigeria’s international airports, a move expected to reposition the country as the leading aviation hub in West and Central Africa. The multi-billion-naira initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises infrastructure and economic diversification. Why MRO hangars matter Nigeria currently spends millions of dollars annually on aircraft maintenance abroad, especially for C-Checks and D-Checks. The new facilities would: Save foreign exchange Create jobs for skilled professionals and artisans Attract airlines from across West and Central Africa Strengthen Nigeria’s aviation self-reliance “The establishment of MRO hangars will mark a turning point for the aviation sector, creating sustainable growth and positioning Nigeria as a regional hub,” Ganduje said. Learning from […]