By Muhammad Mamman
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to begin the decarbonisation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as part of broader efforts to align Nigeria’s aviation sector with global climate commitments.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the initiative reflects the urgent need for the industry to respond decisively to the challenges posed by climate change.
Speaking through the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Ibrahim Kana, at a stakeholders’ engagement on carbon emissions management organised by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Keyamo outlined measures under consideration, including group electrification of aprons and terminals, development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) corridors, and waste-to-energy projects.
“The global aviation community stands at a crossroads. On one hand, we are enablers of economic growth, connectivity, and national development. On the other, we are duty-bound to address our environmental impact with utmost seriousness,” he said.
“For Nigeria, a country set for exponential growth in air travel and trade, embedding sustainability at the very heart of our aviation infrastructure is not optional – it is an imperative for long-term, resilient prosperity.”
Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, represented by Director of Human Resources and Administration, Dr Luqman Eniola, warned that climate change poses a serious threat to the aviation industry,
