By: John Bassey, Gusau.

Kabir Yahaya Gusau has become the first person to be appointed as the Managing Director for Gusau International Airport in Zamfara.

According to the statement issued today by Comrade Suleman Ahmad Tudu, Senior Special Assistant on Media, Office of the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government to Journalists in Gusau, it was disclosed that, Governor Dauda Lawal approved the appointment of Kabir Gusau as the pioneer MD for the newly constructed Airport.

Announcing the approval, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, explained that the appointment is part of the ongoing efforts of the administration to ensure effective coordination and operational readiness of the Airport project which will soon commence operations.

The airport is expected to significantly enhance international connectivity, investment opportunities, and economic development for Zamfara State and the country at large.

The appointee is a seasoned aviation professional and brings over three decades experience in aviation operations and airspace management.

Over the course of his distinguished career, he served in various strategic capacities within the Nigerian aviation sector, including Airspace Manager at Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Gombe Airport, and Special Assistant to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NAMA among others. Until his recent appointment, he served as General Manager, Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) at the NAMA Headquarters, Abuja.

Mr Kabir Gusau holds a Master’s degree in Transport Planning from Lagos State University (LASU), a Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Planning from LASU, and certifications in Aeronautical Communication from the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria.

Governor Lawal expects the appointee to leverage his expertise in ensuring effective coordination and seamless airport operations, in compliance with global standards.