Anastasia Okechukwu ReportingÂ
The Federal Government has removed the Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Yadudu and appointed a new managing director, Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed.
The new managing director who is the current Manager of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, is expected to resume duty next week.
Capt. Yadudu was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 and was relieved of his appointment on Friday along with five other directors of the agency. (Sunnews report)
According to reports, Yadudu was removed because the government wanted to give others an opportunity to lead the agency before his initial four-year tenure expired in a few weeks.
His successor, Mohammed, before his recent appointment, was the Regional General Manager, North Central, Airport Manager Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
He was appointed as the Chairman, Aviation Roadmap Implementation Committee in January 2022 by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, a position he effectively combined with his office as the General Manager, Special Duties at FAAN.