The Regional General Manager of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Mr. Ahmed Danjuma, Thursday, has identified infrastructure constraints, funding limitations, cyber security and climate disruptions as been some of the challenges facing airports in the country
He also listed the shortage of skilled manpower, regulatory complexity and the growing passenger demand as identified that must be handle by trained personnel in order to make Nigerian airports globally competitive.
Mr Danjuma spoke at the Airport Business Summit in Lagos where he delivered a paper on the topic “Operational Performance and Airport Business Opportunities’’ and affirmed that airports must balance safety, speed, and sustainability while managing limited resources.
The RGM, who was represented by the NAIA International Terminal Manager, Alhaji Abdullahi Lawal explained that operational efficiency was not merely about reducing costs but creating competitive advantage, increasing airport profitability, enhancing passenger experience, supporting airlines, driving national economic development and building resilient airport businesses.
He opined that operational excellence was the foundation upon which world-class airports build sustainable growth, commercial success, and customer trust.
Danjuma posited that operational efficiency was the backbone of airport success arguing that it improves performance, unlocks business opportunities and ensures long-term sustainability.
He stressed that airports that embrace efficiency will thrive in the future saying that an efficient airport was a competitive airport.
On operational excellence and creating value beyond airport operations, the manager noted that operational efficiency was the ability to deliver safe, secure, and reliable airport services while making the best use of available resources.
