Check Out The New Look Of Kano International Airport Terminal That Pres Buhari Will Commission Soon - PHOTOS

An airport gives the first impression of how a country is. If an international airport is unruly, crowded with no adequate security, it sends a bad signal to the international community.

Its no news that the federal government of Nigeria is renovating some airports in the country, while the like of Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and Enugu are having a complete makeover, the government through the FAAN agency is making sure that the airport is conducive for Nigerians foreigners.

It will be recalled that the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport which has also reached an advanced stage of completion and is due for a commission by the end of November. If all things go according to plan, it is said that Pres. Buhari will commission this terminal before the end of November 2019.

Remember that Pres. Buhari commissioned the Abuja International Airport December last year, also, he commissioned the Port Harcourt International Airport too. Lagos will be commissioned next year according to the minister of aviation.

AutoReportNG got some exclusives of the interior, exterior and overview of the new terminal airport that was handled by CCECC Nigeria Ltd. See the images below...

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FAAN Releases Lists of Prohibited Items For Passengers

In a bid to ensure safety among passengers, airport and to protect lives and property in all airports across Nigeria, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has listed out some prohibited items which are not allowed either at the airport or on the plane. This according to FAAN is to ensure that both the airline and passengers are safe.

Below are lists of prohibited items in the Security Restricted Area (SRA)

MMIA Road Construction; FAAN Advise Passengers To Get To The Airport Early

Due to the ongoing road construction at Oshodi which leads to airport road in Ikeja, the Federal Aviation Agency of Nigeria has urged travellers to leave home on time so as to beat the traffic and get to the airport on time.

According to the press release by the agency, it reads...

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria hereby advise passengers to leave their homes early, owing to the ongoing reconstruction of the road leading the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

This advise has become necessary due to the traffic gridlock experienced by road users along this axis.

The Authority appeal to passengers that leaving their homes early will ensure they get to the airport in good time and go through all check-in formalities with ease.

We apologise for the inconveniences being encountered by passengers due to the situation, the Authority has already mobilized security agencies to ensure that the situation is effectively managed.

FAAN……… Committed to her core values of Safety, Security and Comfort.

Meet Adeola Sowemimo: The First Nigerian Female Pilot With Qatar Airways - Photos

Just as they say, for every man, there is a drop of greatness.

Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo, first Nigerian Female Pilot with Qatar Airways. She's flying the Dreamliner Boeing 787.

According to reports, she is also the First Nigerian Female Pilot to fly the Boeing 767 Aircraft across the Atlantic.

It has been learned that Adeola is now in the same league with Kenya's Capt Irene Koki, Ethiopia's Capt Amsale Gulau and a few other African women who fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Now This Is An Airport!, Read A Personal Assessment Of The New Abuja Airport

If you ask anyone about Nigerian Airport and also the immigration officers in Nigeria, they will have tons of stories to tell! From airports that are not friendly to poor toilet facilities to rude officers who demand money and lack courtesy. Ever since the remodeled Abuja Airport and massive outcry about the immigration behavior at the counter, lots seem to have changed especially the edifice which was recently commissioned by Pres. Buhari and it seems the immigration officers are in check if their excesses now.

Dr. Joe Abah traveled out of the country and he used the Abuja Airport, the first time since it was opened for business and he has this to say!

According to a series of tweets, he commended the management, read his tweets below...

Good afternoon. I have some good news. The new Abuja International Airport terminal is...mind-blowing! As we alighted from the aircraft into the glass tunnel, you know that smell that usually hits you when you land in Nigeria? It wasn’t there. The AC in the tunnel worked. Thread.

It’s real, guys. This is Naija. I had arrived on Ethiopian Airlines with my work colleague, Duke, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time ever. Duke said “Wow! Now this is an airport!” We had come in from the dreadful Addis Ababa Bole Airport. I just said “Yeah.”

I didn’t feel the need to tell Duke it was new...until he asked. Boarding gates were spacious and nicely laid out. Comfortable waiting areas. Very clear signage everywhere. Yep! I checked: The clock displayed the right time. I was proud.

Yep! The automatic thermo-imaging machines work. This young man triggered a red image and was immediately pulled to one side.

Toilets were clean and had toilet rolls in them. No pit latrines here unlike Idu Train Terminal. The wash basins were clean. Trust me nau, I tried the automatic soap dispenser. It worked.

Immigration was a joyful experience. I said “Good afternoon” to the pretty immigration officer and she said “Good afternoon, Sir. Welcome back home.” She stamped me in and said “Next!” That was it. The queue for Nigerians moved much faster than that of foreigners. As it should!

You take your own trolley. No porters here. I counted 5 conveyor belts. I think they could have spread out each belt a bit more, but it was okay. Our luggage was out exactly 20 minutes after we touched down! That’s disembarking, clearing immigration, trolley & then luggage. Wow!

Apart from my baby boyhood and my Ezemmuo-ness? No o. Nothing to declare.

Then we were stopped by Customs! One stopped me and one stopped my friend Duke and asked what was in our bags. I said “I have brought him to Nigeria for the very first time.” They asked me “Oh, is he with you? I said “Yes.” They said “Ok you can go.”

I was a bit miffed that they didn’t say “Welcome to Nigeria” to Duke. Anyway, this sign made me feel better. That I could see a sign to the Metro from a Nigerian airport? Great! Yes, we should worry about maintenance. For me, I’ll just enjoy it today and be proud! Thanks!!

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