HS Studios has produced Episode 23 of FAAN IN FOCUS, the weekly programme of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), covering developments in aviation leadership, airport infrastructure, international cooperation and passenger safety as the year-end travel period approaches.
The episode carries FAAN’s public warning against fraudulent recruitment claims circulating through unauthorised websites, links and other channels. FAAN states that it is not conducting any recruitment exercise and advises members of the public to verify information through its official communication channels.
For passengers preparing for the festive season, the programme offers practical guidance. Travellers are advised to confirm flight details directly with their airlines, arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, three to four hours before scheduled departure, follow airport signage and the instructions of authorised personnel, and stay alert to fraudulent offers and unauthorised agents.
The programme also reports on progress on the overhead bridge linking Terminals 1 and 2 at MMIA. After inspecting the project, FAAN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mrs Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, expressed confidence that the bridge could be ready for public use during the December travel peak, subject to completion of outstanding works and readiness requirements. The bridge forms part of the ongoing rehabilitation and expansion programme at MMIA and is expected to improve passenger circulation, terminal connectivity and access to airport facilities.
On international cooperation, the episode covers Nigeria’s agreement with the Russian Federation to renegotiate the bilateral aviation agreement between both countries, which dates back to 1967. The talks followed a meeting in Moscow between the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, and Russia’s State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Transport, Dmitry Stanislavovich Zverev. Both countries are expected to set up negotiating teams to develop a modernised Bilateral Air Services Agreement, with negotiations targeted for conclusion within six months and signing planned for April 2027 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The programme notes that the proposed agreement remains at the negotiation stage.
The episode also highlights recent honours for Mrs Onabanjo-Kuku. She received the Change Maker Award in Aviation Safety Transformation at the Daily Times Nigeria Centenary Awards, recognising her leadership and contributions to airport safety, infrastructure, operational standards and service delivery. On 31 October 2026, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) conferred on her its Honorary Fellowship, the Institute’s highest membership distinction, at its Fellowship Investiture Ceremony in Lagos. The honour entitles her to use the designation FCIB.
FAAN IN FOCUS is presented by Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun and produced by HS Studios for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
