FAAN MD elected as vice president of ACI Africa, permanent member of the World Governing Board

Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected as the Vice President of Airports Council International – Africa.

This election elevates her from her previous role as Regional Advisor for Africa to a permanent member on the ACI World Governing Board. The ratification took place during the 34th ACI Africa General Assembly held in Lusaka, Zambia.

With 56 member states across Africa, ACI Africa plays a vital role in advocating for the interests of aviation across the continent.

The ACI World Governing Board oversees approximately 2,100 airports globally and is comprised of 814 members across 169 countries. In her new position, Kuku will champion initiatives aimed at promoting safe and passenger-centric airports and enhancing connectivity throughout Africa.

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“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 begun a remarkable transformation, characterised by significant infrastructure changes and repositioning efforts. Olubunmi Kuku’s extensive background in the aviation and finance sectors equips her to tackle pressing issues such as infrastructure development, complying with safety regulations, and promoting sustainable aviation practices. Her advocacy will focus on the unique challenges facing African airports while creating opportunities for innovation and excellence.

Her management has also gained recognition through numerous awards, reflecting her commitment to elevating aviation standards in Africa. She has been a driving force in enhancing operational excellence and service quality within the Nigerian aviation landscape.

As she embarks on this new role, Kuku remains dedicated to transforming Nigeria’s aviation sector and uplifting the broader African aviation community. With her leadership, the future of aviation in Africa looks promising.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.