The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, scores of 96.2% on PEBEC, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council’s Regulatory Reform Accelerator, showcasing exemplary performance. Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima organized an event at the Old Banquet Hall in the State House, Abuja on June 28th to announce this.
Thirty-six (36) agencies across 14 ministries completed 876 of 1,187 activities to deliver measurable impacts across key sectors. The 120-Day PEBEC Regulatory Reform Accelerator evaluates MDAs’ implementation of reforms aimed at improving Nigeria’s business environment.
FAAN scores 96.2% on PEBEC
With an impressive score of 96.2%, FAAN achieved the “Successful” tag, the apex of the rating categories in the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business scorecard.
In the past, FAAN scored third from the bottom in the Ease of Doing Business ratings. With the sheer determination of current FAAN Management, led by Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN transformed from zero to top performance.
Director of Special Duties, FAAN, Mr. Henry Agbebire, who oversees PEBEC for the Authority, said, “We took onboard all the significant reform initiatives of PEBEC. In alignment with our strategic goals, we will continue to improve our airport infrastructure and passengers’ experience.”
Agbebire affirmed, “FAAN commits to sustaining reforms, achieving 100%, and addressing the remaining 3.8% as PEBEC prepares for another phase.”
To achieve these goals, FAAN developed new Service Legal Agreements benchmarked against leading international airports. Airports like Oliver Tambo Airport, CPH Airport Denmark and the Airport Authority of India. It also upgraded airport Internet speed, installed and managed CCTV systems, and implemented QR Codes for passengers.
Since her appointment, Mrs. Kuku has emphasized FAAN’s commitment to prioritize passenger comfort, facilitation, and airport requirements.
