By Mary Onyia
Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has been elected Vice President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa and a permanent member of the ACI World Governing Board. The ratification took place at the 34th ACI Africa General Assembly in Lusaka, Zambia.
Kuku, who previously served as Regional Advisor for Africa, described the appointment as “an incredible honor” and pledged to promote safe, efficient, and passenger-focused airports across the continent.
“Being elected as Vice President of ACI Africa is an incredible honor, one that I do not take lightly,” said Olubunmi Kuku. “I am committed to collaborating with my colleagues to ensure that our airports not only meet international standards for safety and efficiency but also serve as critical drivers of economic growth and connectivity for our nations.”
Under her leadership, Nigerian airports have undergone infrastructure upgrades and service improvements, earning recognition within the aviation industry.
Her new role positions her to champion innovation, sustainability, and connectivity for Africa’s 56 member states, while contributing to global airport governance covering more than 2,100 airports worldwide.