President Bola Tinubu has appointed Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo to head the All Progressives Congress (APC) Directorate of Air Mobilisation for the 2027 presidential re-election campaign.
The appointment places Keyamo in charge of coordinating aviation-related logistics and air transportation for the ruling party’s nationwide campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general election.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by Keyamo’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, the minister will serve as Director of the Directorate of Air Mobilisation.
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has been appointed Deputy Director I, while Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar will serve as Deputy Director II.
Channels Television reported the appointments on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Directorate to Coordinate Campaign Air Travel
The directorate is expected to coordinate air transportation requirements, facilitate travel arrangements for designated campaign officials and personnel, and support campaign activities across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
According to the statement, the appointments reflect the importance of aviation logistics, operational coordination and air transportation to organising a nationwide presidential campaign.
The directorate will work with other campaign structures to coordinate travel schedules, manage logistical resources and support the movement of campaign officials across multiple locations.
Its operations are expected to comply with aviation safety requirements, applicable electoral laws and other relevant regulations.
Keyamo’s Aviation Experience Cited
The statement said Keyamo’s experience as aviation minister was expected to support the directorate’s planning and coordination responsibilities.
It noted that his involvement in aviation policy initiatives and familiarity with the industry’s operational demands could help establish an effective framework for campaign air mobilisation.
The appointment of Kuku and Umar as deputy directors is also expected to bring aviation-sector leadership and technical experience to the directorate.
The statement highlighted the importance of air transportation in managing campaign schedules, particularly when political leaders and officials must travel to several locations within limited timeframes.
It added that the directorate’s effectiveness would depend on collaboration with other campaign units, clear operational procedures and compliance with aviation regulations.
The statement also stressed the need to maintain a clear distinction between campaign operations and official government functions, with campaign-related arrangements conducted through properly authorised channels.
APC Steps Up Preparations for 2027 Election
Tinubu’s re-election campaign is being organised through the APC Presidential Campaign Council, which brings together party leaders and designated directorates to coordinate preparations for the 2027 general election.
The Directorate of Air Mobilisation is expected to support the council’s wider operations by coordinating air travel and related logistics for campaign activities nationwide.
