FAAN, Cross River plan Calabar Airport upgrade ahead of AfSNET2026
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), led by Board Chairman Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Managing Director/CEO Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, has held high-level talks with Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu to fast-track upgrades at Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, ahead of the AfSNET2026 investment conference.
In a post on X, the FAAN MD wrote, “FAAN leadership, led by Board Chairman Dr Ganduje and MD/CE Mrs Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, were hosted by Gov. Bassey Otu in Cross River State. Among other things, the issues discussed included upgrading Margaret Ekpo International Airport for #AfSNET2026.”
She added that the team “inspected runway works and a new solar power installation to drive sustainability and better service delivery,” and thanked MEIA staff “for running a clean and nimble airport!”
The visit focused on preparing the airport for an expected influx of African delegates, with ongoing runway rehabilitation and a new solar power project aimed at boosting capacity, sustainability and overall service quality at the gateway to Calabar.
